World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George Hepple, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Meriden, Connecticut
Honored By
Miss Marguerite Hepple
SERVED WITH 58TH Battalion UNDER ADMIRAL HALSEY. MARCH 1941 TO AUGUST 1945, UNDER CONSTANT BOMBARDMENT. PACIFIC ISLAND AREA. HOSPITALIZED 1 YEAR IN ESTABLISHED BEACH HEADS FOR MARINES. ENTERED STATES BEFORE ASKING FOR DISCHARGE. SEABEE'S WANTED HIM TO CONTINUE AS DIESEL TEACHER.