World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edmund Portyrata
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Newmarket, New Hampshire
Honored By
Edmund Portyrata
Amphibious force landing craft with the 11th fleet, was a diesel mechanic. Served in the USS PC1176 inspecting German shipping and river patrols from mouth of Weser River to Bremen. Engaged in escort work leading Allied ships through treacherous mined waters.