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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Lawrence E. Wyffels

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Marshall, Minnesota

Honored By

Tillie Keller

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

On March 17, 1936 enlisted in the Navy at Marshall, Minnesota. July 16, 1936 assigned to USS Langley, first Aircraft. April 1, 1938 Volunteered for duty aboard USS Enterprise CV-6. October 15, 1942 Received Silver Star by Admiral Nimitz for gallantry and heroism during battle of August 24, 1942. October 26, 1942 Killed in battle on Santa Cruz. On April 15, 1943 Destroyer USS Wyffels commissioned at Boston Navy Yard in his honor.