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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

David O. Puckett, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Tupelo, Mississippi

Honored By

David O. Puckett

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FIGHTER PILOT FLYING F4F'S ON ANTI SUB PATROLS IN ATLANTIC, THEN FLYING F6F'S IN PACIFIC STARTING WITH IWO JIMA. HE WAS A PRISONER OF WAR IN OFUNA AND OMARI, JAPAN. AWARDED THE AIR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, BRONZE STAR, AND PURPLE HEART. HE WAS IN SQUADRON VC9 AND VF82. WAS ON SEVERAL NAVY CARRIERS; THE BOGUE, MISSION BAY AND BENNINGTON.