World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Austin N. Volk
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Englewood, New Jersey
Honored By
Dr. E. Eugene Mullen
Relationship
Friend
Enlisted in V-7 program July 1940. Commissioned Ensign August 1942. Commanded LCT (5) 60 during Guadalcanal Campaign, Commanding Officer, Group 15, New Georgia, Bougainville. Commanded USS LST 391, 1945 Atlantic Fleet. Remained in U.S. Naval Reserve for 31 years.