World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Philip E. Whiting
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Bellefont, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Mr. Philip E. Whiting
Relationship
Self
Combat air crewman with Torpedo Squadron 24 on board the USS Belleau Wood CVL-24 and holder of 24 medals, awards and citations. Credited with sinking a Japanese large aircraft carrier; and squadron served the longest tour of duty of the war.