World War II Honoree

James D. Widenor, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Jane D. Widenor

Relationship

Wife

SAILED ABOARD THE USS STAR AKA-67, COXSWAIN OF LCVP. PARTICIPATED IN THE LANDINGS OF PERSONNEL ON IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA INVASIONS. OTHER DUTY STATIONS INCLUDED USS COLUMBUS CA-74, USS CHICAGO CA-136, USS FALL RIVER CA-131 AND COMMANDER CRUISER DIVISION 1. RECEIVED AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 STARS AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.