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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Albert Ray 'Pete' Heflin

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Monroe, Louisiana

Honored By

Bob Heflin and Dr. Pete Heflin

Relationship

Sons

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WAS A RADIO/GUNNER WITH COMPOSITE SQUADRON 20 (VC-20) ABOARD THE USS KADASHAN BAY CVE-76. SAW ACTION IN THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF, OCTOBER 24-26, 1944. HIS PILOT, DONALD R. ROGERS, RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR THEIR ACTIONS ON 25 OCTOBER 1944.