William B Bush
Era | WWII |
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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.