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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Gleason

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Elyria, Ohio

Honored By

Mr. Bill Gleason

Relationship

Self

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD USS GURNARD SS-254. MADE 8 WAR PATROLS ON ONE RUN. HAD ONE OF THE HIGHEST TONAGE: 28,700 TONS ON THE 6TH PATROL. WON THE PACIFIC WAR BY SINKING 2 TROOP SHIPS AND SANK 8,000 TROOPS.