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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Claude A. Drew

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Andover, New York

Honored By

The American Legion

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Activity During WWII

On October 28, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and after basic training was assigned as a member of the crew to an armed merchant vessel. On September 29, 1943, the ship and the entire crew completely disappeared and he was listed as missing at that time. In August of that year, the Purple Heart was awarded posthumously to his family.