JC
- Branch of Service
- Navy
- Rank
- Aviator Cadet
- Unit
- U.S.S. Essex CV9
- Conflict / Era
- World War II; Korean War
- Years of Service
- 1943 – 1953
- Date of Birth
- 03/07/1925
- Hometown
- Paris, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Good Conduct Medal; Amercian Campaign Medal; Korean Service Medal
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section L
- Overseas Service
- Korean Coast
- Reserve Service
- 1943 – 1953
- Township (entering service)
- Paris
- Township (current / at death)
- Paris
- Church
- Our Lady of Lourdes in Marysville
- School
- Marysville High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: Korean Coast. Church: Our Lady of Lourdes in Marysville. School: Marysville High School. Aboard the Essex off the coast of Korea. We were part of Task Force 77. I witnessed the firefighting crew pulling pilots from burning airplanes after the flight deck crash.
Source: Veteran form submitted 11/18/2207 by veteran, James T. Carney; Discharge Orders, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 3, p. 626,627