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Pratt, William Veazie, II

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Executive Officer, U.S.S. Anthony (DD-515), U.S. Navy
Received for services in fire support of the landing at Bougainville Island.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Gayson (DD-435), U.S. Navy
Received for rescue operations of the damaged cruisers Canberra and Houston.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Gayson (DD-435), U.S. Navy
Received for services in the screen duty of the fast Carrier Task Group 38.1 for the aerial attacks on Formosa Island to suppress Japanese aerial capabilities

Second Bronze Star Medal received in the form of a golden star to be worn on the ribbon of the first Bronze Star Medal.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Bill Gonyo
  • - Bill Gonyo

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