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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James W. Wellons

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Charleston, South Carolina

Honored By

Mrs. Rachael Wellons

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted at Norfolk, Virginia on December 3, 1940. Assigned to Battleship USS Texas DD-31; escorted convoys into South Africa. Involved in African invasion in November of 1942. Engaged in boat repair on the Morocco Sea Frontier in Casablanca, Africa. Served USS Osage LSV-3, 1944 to 1947; transported troops to Guam, Saipan, Manila and Caroline Islands, also engaged in the Pacific invasions. Discharged January 26, 1947 and enlisted in U.S. Navy Active reserve.