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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leo L. Fritz

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Hawkeye, Iowa

Honored By

Dean A. Fritz

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. NAVY, MAY 1, 1941. ASSIGNED TO USS WARD - THE SHIP THAT SUNK THE 1ST SUB OFF OF HAWAII. SERVED ON USS WARD, USS CHEW AND USS OAK HILL LSD-7. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. SERVED OFF OF CHINA AFTER THE SURRENDER OF JAPAN. DISCHARGED DECEMBER 22, 1946. ATTAINED RANK OF CHIEF ELECTRICIAN'S MATE.