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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Albert R. Picus

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Hope, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. Albert R. Pincus

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CREW ABOARD THE USS CHAFFEE DE-230, SUNK AT THE BATTLE OF LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. CHIEF ELECTRICIAN'S MATE, USS LSM 472, ONE OF THE FIRST SHIPS TO LAND ON JAPANESE SOIL AFTER THE PEACE TREATY WAS SIGNED. LANDED ON OKINAWA, AN ISLAND OFF OF THE JAPANESE COAST. WAS THE FIRST CREW MEMBER ASHORE. OPERATED BOW DOORS AND RAMP TO LET SOLDIERS OFF. JAPANESE OFFICER SURRENDERED TO HIM.