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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

Ina R. Schectman

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served aboard the USS Croatan CVE-25, July 8, 1943 to January 8, 1944; Convoy escort. Served aboard the USS Hancock CV-19, May 20, 1944 to August 11, 1944. Wounded on August 11, 1944 when F-6F Hellcat crashed on deck. Spent rest of war training air groups for Pacific Duty.