World War II Honoree

Walter J. Conklin, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chester, New York

Honored By

Family members

Relationship

Sisters, Sons, Nieces, Brother & Sisters-in-law

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY GRADUATE IN 1943. EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON ATTACK DESTROYERS INCLUDING THE USS BUCK, PRIOR TO IT BEING SUNK, WITH MANY ENEMY ENGAGEMENTS. AFTER EXTENSIVE SHIPBOARD SERVICE, ATTENDED U.S. NAVY FLIGHT SCHOOL IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA. RECEIVED PILOT'S WINGS AND QUALIFIED AS A CARRIER PILOT. CRASHED DURING A CARRIER EXERCISE ABOARD THE USS INTREPID AND DECLARED LOST AT SEA IN APRIL 1948.