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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Don Bailey

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Huntington, West Virginia

Honored By

Mr. Brett Bailey

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE USS SAN JUAN CL-54 DURING THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC. HE WAS ON BOARD THE SHIP DURING THE CAMPAIGNS OF THE U.S. NAVY, TO RECEIVE 9 OUT OF 11 OF THE SHIP'S BATTLE STARS. HE WAS PART OF A LANDING PARTY FROM HIS SHIP TO LIBERATE PRISONERS FROM JAPANESE CAMPS. HIS SHIP STEAMED INTO TOKYO BAY TO OBSERVE THE JAPANESE SURRENDER ABOARD THE USS MISSOURI. HE SERVED IN OCCUPATION DUTY IN JAPAN FOR A SHORT TIME AND RECEIVED HIS HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM THE NAVY IN 1947.