World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Dan D. Epps
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chardon, Kansas
Honored By
Lois & Nancy Epps
Relationship
Wife & Daughter
TAIL GUNNER IN AN AVENGER TORPEDO-BOMBER ENGAGED IN SUBMARINE HUNTING OVER THE WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC. HE WAS SHOT DOWN THREE TIMES IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC AND HE EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF MANY COMRADES. AT THE END OF THE WAR, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO HELP TRANSPORT AVENGER TORPEDO-BOMBERS HOME FROM THE PACIFIC ISLANDS.