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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

George Hetland, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Manhattan, Kansas

Honored By

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Price

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Volunteered for the U.S. Naval Reserve. On active duty after specialized training. Served as the Electronics Officer of Escort Division 37 and often as Officer of the Deck on the USS Manning DE-199. Escorted convoys from Manila to Okinawa. Post surrender, served as Electronics Officer of the Navy's North Atlantic area command in Argentia, Newfoundland.