World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Paris, Kentucky

Honored By

Mrs. Lewis E. Connelly

Relationship

Wife

Activity During WWII

Joined the service at Erlanger, Kentucky at age 17. Served on LST 917 February 1944 to May 1946. Involved in beachhead landings in the South Pacific.