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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Henry A. Wristen

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sacramento, California

Honored By

Ms. Leora A. Wristen

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN DECEMBER 1941. SERVED ON THE USS NEW ORLEANS DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA, MIDWAY AND THE BATTLE OF TASSAFARONGA AND ON THE USS DUCHESS DURING THE INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINES AND OKINAWA. REMAINED IN THE NAVY FOLLOWING THE WAR AND RETIRED IN FEBRUARY 1963 AS A SENIOR CHIEF FIRE CONTROL TECHNICIAN.