World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Reuben B. Pickett
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Port Neches, Texas
Honored By
Ivy L. Pickett
Relationship
Spouse
Enlisted May 13, 1943. Discharged October 25, 1945. Sharpshooter rifle, anti-aircraft machine gun crewman. Served aboard the USS Maryland BB-46 October 11, 1943 to August 29, 1945. Participated in naval action at Gilbert Island, Marshall Islands, Saipan, Mariana Islands, Peleliu, Palau Group, Philippine Islands, Okinawa, Ryukyus Islands. Also participated in fleet action against enemy at Philippine Islands October 24, 1944 to October 25, 1944.