World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William John O'Keefe
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Wheeling, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Jean Scott
Relationship
Cousin
Served July 8, 1943 to January 8, 1944 on the USS Croatan CVE-25 Convoy Escort; May 20, 1944 to August 11, 1944 on the USS Hancock CV-19. Wounded August 11, 1944 when F6F crashed on deck. Spent the rest of the war training air groups for Pacific Duty.