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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Leroy M. Hellmig, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Honored By

Mr. Leroy Hellmig

Relationship

Son

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Activity During WWII

Was a combat air crewman aboard the USS Ommaney Bay CVE-79, sunk January 4, 1945. He was wounded and received the Purple Heart. Flew as a gunner on 'Avenger' torpedo-bomber.