World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
David Owens, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Youngstown, Ohio
Honored By
Audrey Helman Owens
Relationship
Wife
Gunner aboard the USS Bush DD-529 when it was attacked and sunk by kamikaze planes from Japan. Wounded. Stayed with the ship to give time for evacuation. Jumped into the Pacific Ocean at the last minute. Received the Purple Heart.