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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Elbert F. Wilson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Rickman, Tennessee

Honored By

Kimes L. Wilson

Relationship

Brother

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served on the USS Denver CL-58. Received 11 Battle Stars for WWII service. Participated in the bombardment of the Solomon Islands. Engaged in the sinking of Japanese destroyers, Minegumo and the Murasame. The USS Denver CL-58 supported the landings on Cape Torokina, the invasion of the Palau Islands; contributed to the sinking of the Yamashiro, Mogami and Asagumo, and the invasion of the Philippines.