Walter Carl Wann, Jr. [SEP] place of birth
Walter Carl Wann Jr.
Walter Carl Wann Jr. was born at Goldendale, Washington, on 13 May 1921.
Navy career.
"Wann" enlisted in the Navy at Portland, Oregon, on 14 December 1939 and eventually received the rating of Pharmacist's Mate, 2nd class (PhM2/c).
Awarded the Silver Star.
While on duty with marines engaged in the attack on Gavutu and Tanambogo, "Pharmacist's Mate Wann" received the Silver Star medal for conspicuous gallantry and "intrepidity during action
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Namesake.
USS Walter C. Wann (DE-412) was named in his honor. She was laid down on 6 December 1943 at Houston, Texas, by the Brown Shipbuilding Co.; launched on 19 January 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Walter C. Wann Sr.; and commissioned on 2 May 1944, Lt. Comdr. John W. Stedman Jr., USNR, in command.
References.
- Walter Carl Wann, Jr.