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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

A. Archer Cross

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Davis L. Wright

Relationship

Family Friend

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Activity During WWII

MAY 14, 1943, ENROLLED AS A SEAMAN 1ST CLASS IN THE U.S. COAST GUARD RESERVE (TEMPORARY) AND STATIONED WITH THE PHILADELPHIA REGIMENT OF THE VOLUNTEER PORT SECURITY FORCE. AUGUST 4, 1944, AWARDED SECURITY SHIELD OF HONOR. MAY 15, 1945, AWARDED 600 HOURS WRIST TAG AWARD. SEPTEMBER 19, 1945, ADVANCED TO PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS. SEPTEMBER 30, 1945, HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE U.S. COAST GUARD RESERVE (TEMPORARY). ALSO SERVED AS A MEMBER ON THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM'S ADVISORY BOARD OF REGENTS NOVEMBER 20, 1940 TO FEBRUARY 15, 1947.