World War II Honoree

Larry M. Gentile

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Struthers, Ohio

Honored By

Ms. Marilyn C. Moschel

Relationship

Daughter

Repaired aircraft carriers. Received WWII Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon Point System. Held ratings as: Seaman 2nd Class; Electrician's Mate 3rd Class; Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class, Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class, Aviation Electrician's Mate 1st Class. Stationed at Naval Training Station (NTS) in Great Lakes, Illinois. Carrier Aircraft Service Unit (CASU) 26. Schooled at Naval Training School (electrical) in Ames, Iowa; Naval Air Technical Training Center in Chicago, Illinois. National Technical Training Center in Jacksonville, Florida.