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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William A. Newkirk

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

San Diego, California

Honored By

Mrs. Sarah N. Russell

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SURVIVOR OF THE SINKING OF CARRIER USS WASP ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1942 AT GUADALCANAL. PICKED UP BY DESTROYER USS LANSDALE AFTER MORNING IN WATER AND TAKEN TO AUSTRALIA. ATTACKED BY TORPEDO FROM JAPANESE SUBMARINE. APRIL TO MAY, SUPPLIED PLANES TO MALTA.