World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William G. Pearson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
Ms. Joan Palmateer
Relationship
Daughter
Assistant Communications officer aboard USS Arkansas. 1941 attended meeting of Roosevelt and Churchill aboard USS Quincy. Taught communications, Miami, Florida. As Lieutenant Commander served as Executive officer aboard USS Rich, 8/43 until invasion of Normandy, 6/44 when ship was lost.