World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Hugh J. B. Cassidy
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Mr. Hugh J. B. Cassidy
Relationship
Self
Aboard the USS Cavalier APA-37. Five invasions: Saipan, Tinian, Philippine Islands, Leyte, Luzon, Subic Bay, was torpedoed in Subic Bay. Received 5 Battle Stars, Philippine Liberation medal, Philippine Presidential Citation and the Navy Combat Action Ribbon.