World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William C. Pinkerton
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Lykens, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Sue, Terrie & Bill
Relationship
Daughters & Son
TOOK OFF FROM USS SHANGRI-LA FOR A COMBINED TASK FORCE 38 ATTACK ON THE JAPANESE BATTLESHIP HARUNA. ON JULY 27, 1945 HE WAS SHOT DOWN AND SEVERELY WOUNDED BY ANTI-AIRCRAFT FIRE. HE SPENT 9 MONTHS IN NAVAL HOSPITALS.