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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Wayland W. Moore

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Honored By

Wayland W. Moore

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Assigned to USS North Carolina BB-55 nicknamed Showboat, April 1942 to October 1945. Conducted all of the 9 shore bombardments. Showboat radar operators unexcelled in 3rd and 5th Fleets. At Iwo Jima pinned down Marines called for main battery fire support. Showboat scored a bullseye on a 6 foot cave a mile away.