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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Frances Nat Wyse

Hometown

Tacoma, Washington

Honored By

Scott Ruff

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ON THE DESTROYER USS JOHNSTON. BATTLE OFF SAMAR DURING THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF, OCTOBER 25,1944. THE USS JOHNSTON WAS EVENTUALLY SUNK BY THE JAPANESE. THE CAPTAIN OF THE USS JOHNSTON WAS AWARDED THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR. HE DIED IN BATTLE.