World War II Honoree

Frank Gall, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Honored By

Joseph A. Bligh

Relationship

Neighbor

SERVED AS A COOK ABOARD THE USS COLUMBIA CL-56 'GEM OF THE OCEAN' FOR 3 YEARS DURING ITS BATTLE CRUISES IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED UNIT CITATIONS FOR NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS AGAINST THE JAPANESE FLEET AND FOR SHORE BOMBARDMENTS INCLUDING AMERICAN AREA CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH BATTLE STARS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED.