William B Bush

William B Bush
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Marine Corps
Rank Corporal
Military Decorations Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Wall F
Wall Side 1
Row 2
Plaque Number 1

USS Yorktown CV-5

USS Saratoga CV-3

MEDALS: Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Marine Corps Expeditionary, American Defense Service w/1 Star, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/6 Stars, World War II Victory.

Serving aboard aircraft carriers, William participated in major sea battles including, Midway, Coral Sea, Guadalcanal and Tulagi. Survivor of the sinking of USS Yorktown 5-1/2 hours adrift in the sea.

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