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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jacob Leonard Wahlert

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Columbus, Ohio

Honored By

Marian V. Pelking

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SPECIALTY: SEABEE CARPENTER'S MATE, ASSIGNED TO THE 8TH SPECIAL U.S. NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION, SECTION 1, ADAK, ALASKA. WORKED AS A STEVEDORING FORCE AND CARRIED OUT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (BASES, ROADWAYS, AIRSTRIPS, HOSPITALS). AWARDS: AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL.