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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

David Friederich

Hometown

New Baden, Illinois

Honored By

National Funeral Directors Association

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WAS IN THE SERVICE FROM JUNE 11, 1943 TO MARCH 20, 1946. SERVED ABOARD THE USS CASSIOPEIA AK-75 (OCTOBER 10, 1943 TO AUGUST 16, 1945) AND THE USS CHARLES CARROLL APA-28 (1945 TO MARCH 1946). SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE; SUPPORTED LANDINGS AT GREEN ISLAND AND LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. DELIVERED CRATED AIRCRAFT, GASOLINE, AND BOMBS TO MARINE AIR BASES ON GUADALCANAL. MOVED UP TO THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. SUPPLIED SHELLS AND POWDER CASES TO THE FLEET. RECEIVED 2 BATTLE STARS.