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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Bessil R. Dove

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Pueblo, Colorado

Honored By

Mr. Robert L. Dove

Relationship

Brother

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Activity During WWII

ENLISTED 1943. TRAINED AS GUNNER'S MATE AND ASSIGNED AS ARMED GUARD ON THE MERCHANT SHIP STONY BROOK. STOREKEEPER ON THE USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35. DECLARED MISSING IN ACTION UNTIL PRESUMED DEAD AFTER ALL SURVIVORS WERE ACCOUNTED FOR.