Vernon Floyd Swift

Vernon Floyd Swift
Era WWII
Branch U.S. Navy
Rank Petty Officer Third Class
Military Decorations Purple Heart
Wall B
Wall Side 3
Row 3
Plaque Number 25

MEDALS-RIBBONS: Asian-Pacific Campaign w/2 Stars, World War II Victory, American Campaign, Philippine Liberation w/Bronze Star

Wounded aboard the USS Walke when it was sunk, then his rescue ship was sunk...all before he was 18. Vernon was an excellent example of the "Greatest Generation".

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