World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Hetland
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Joliet, Montana
Honored By
Granddaughter
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy on December 8, 1941 the day after Pearl Harbor. Served in the South Pacific aboard aircraft carriers in the battle for Guadalcanal and several other major campaigns. Rose from Apprentice Seaman to Aviation Chief Machinist's Mate.