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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

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred & Ardath Stiebler

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Activity During WWII

Served from January 8, 1943 to January 8, 1944. He served on the USS Croatan CVE-25 Convoy Escort. Served on the USS Hancock CV-19. Wounded on August 11, 1944 when F-6 crashed on deck. He spent the rest of war training air groups for Pacific duty.