Willie “Guy” Bevil, jr
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Seaman/Airman/Fireman |
Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
Wall | A |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 1 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Purple Heart, Combat Action, Presidential Unit Citation, Unit Commendation, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign W/7 Stars, World War II Victory, Philippine Liberation w/2 Stars
"Guy", manning one of the four quad 40mm guns, was credited with downing a Japanese Kamikaze while shore bombarding Lingayan Gulf.
With love and honor, your family