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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Willie B. Owen, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Arlington, Texas

Honored By

Elaine Owen Calhoun

Relationship

Daughter

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Activity During WWII

Was a signalman on USS Orchid; participated in battles of Guadalcanal, Borneo, Nagasaki, Okinawa, Hiroshima. Awarded nine battle stars, Meritorious Service Award, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine and Japanese Liberation Medals, and American and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbons.