World War II (WWII)
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MIA
MIA
Foxholm, ND
County:
Ward
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Navy
Rank:
Gunner's Mate Chief
Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
United States Navy
Circumstances:
Killed in action aboard the USS Hugh W. Hadley when the ship was sent to the Pacific Theater arriving at Okinawa. The Hadley was attacked by 3 kamikaze planes.
Biography:
Buried at sea, memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial. Received Purple Heart and Bronze Star awards.