Silas Whitehead
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Petty Officer Third Class |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 9 |
USS Woodfoul AKA-86
SS Pratt Victory XAK
USS Corry DD-817
MEDALS: American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign w/2 Stars, World War II Victory, Navy Occupation (Japan), Philippine Liberation Ribbon.
Silas fought in World War II Battles of New Guinea, Saipan, Guam and Okinawa. He was present during the formal surrender of Japan in Tokyo Bay September 2, 1945.