World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Alexander V. Gilliland
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Donald & Carol Gilliland
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
SERVED ON THE USS ODUM APD-71 AS ELECTRICIAN'S MATE. EARNED THE VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON. ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON MARCH 23, 1944 AND DISCHARGED ON JANUARY 5, 1946.