World War II Honoree

Everett Earnest Baugher

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sedalia, Missouri

Honored By

Ms. Patricia Karohl

Relationship

Daughter

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 36 in 1942. He was a master carpenter and served as a Seaman First Class with the U.S. Navy in the 50th Construction Battalion in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1945. He received medals for the American campaign 1941 to 1945, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign 1941 to 1945 and the World War II Victory Medal. He also received a medal for valor after rescuing a fellow sailor from a burning and sinking ship. He was proud to be a part of building the largest airfield in the world on Tinian. He also served in the Mariana Islands and other South Pacific Islands. He was very proud to have been a member of the elite SeaBees during World War II.