World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Leon A. Gray
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Honored By
Ms. Laura Nichols
Relationship
Sister
Aboard the USS California BB-44, returning from Japan when it was attacked at Pearl Harbor. He was reported missing, but was able to get to shore despite being attacked by a shark. A memorial service had already been held for him when notification came that he was alive.