World War II Honoree

Gregory S. Quintana

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Durango, Colorado

Honored By

Ms. Lucille Paxton

Relationship

Sister

December 7, 1941, stationed at Pearl Harbor. Served in the South Pacific Theater on heavy cruiser the USS Minneapolis in decisive battles; including the Battle of Midway and defensive battles including the Coral Sea Battle. Awarded the Asiatic-Pacific medal with one Silver and Bronze Star. American Defense Service medal with one star and the WWII Victory medal.