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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Lavan Helm

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Toledo, Ohio

Honored By

Mr. David J. Garwacki

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS FRANKLIN CV-13 IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HE WAS AN AMMO LOADER FOR THE TURRET GUNNERS. SHIP WAS ALMOST DESTROYED 60 MILES FROM THE JAPANESE COASTLINE BUT MADE IT BACK SAFELY.