World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Herbert A. Avery
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Santa Monica, California
Honored By
Ms. Elaine St. John
Relationship
Sister
Stationed at Pearl Harbor, 1941. USS Astoria at sea December 7th. Participated in all major sea battles. USS Pensacola CA-24, USS Portland CA-33. Came home. Became radio operator and joined in land invasions. South Pacific.