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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Frank J. Gitschier

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sharon, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Chris R. Hoehle

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

1943-1946: AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS IN ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. SURVIVED KAMIKAZE ATTACK ON HIS SHIP, USS SANDOVAL (APA-194) AT IE SHIMA. SURVIVED TREMENDOUS TYPHOON WHILE RETURNING TO U.S. ON 'MAGIC CARPET' DUTY.