World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward Groenhout, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Honored By
Mr. Mark Groenhout
Relationship
Son
SERVED ON THE BATTLESHIP USS PENNSYLVANIA BB-38. HIS SHIP RECEIVED 8 BATTLE STARS AND WAS THE FIRST TO RECEIVE THE FIRST NAVY UNIT CITATION. HE WAS ON THE 5"-38 CALIBER GUN. PARTICIPATED IN THE CAMPAIGNS IN THE PACIFIC FROM 1943 TO 1945.