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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William John O'Keefe

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Wheeling, Illinois

Honored By

Ms. Mary Ellen Guth

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served from 7/8/43 to 1/8/44 on USS Croatan CVE-25 convoy escort. From 5/20/44 to 8/11/44 aboard the USS Hancock CV-19. Was wounded on 8/11/44 when F6F crashed on deck. Spent rest of war training air group for Pacific duty.