World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James W. Hewett
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Honored By
Ms. Sylvia Hewett
Relationship
Wife
Served as operator/driver of one of the boats off of LST-1033, to transport troops, supplies and retrieve the wounded. Was in action in the Pacific, Okinawa and Iwo Jima. Saw flag raised.