World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Brookings, South Dakota

Honored By

Donita Morrison Troglio

Relationship

Niece

Activity During WWII

SERVED ON THE USS LONGSHAW DD-559 WHICH RAN AGROUND ON A REEF OFF OKINAWA; JAPANESE SHORE BATTERIES OPENED FIRE, DIED OF WOUNDS TWO DAYS LATER.