William J. Pattison [SEP] conflict
William J. Pattison
William J. Pattison (1921–1943) was a United States Navy sailor killed in action during World War II who received a posthumous Navy Cross for his actions.
Biography.
William Joseph Pattison was born at Long Island City in Queens, New York on 15 January 1921. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 23 August 1939 at Indianapolis, Indiana. A conscientious sailor, Pattison advanced steadily in rating and, at least once, was meritoriously promoted. By the beginning of 1943, he had reached the
USS William J. Pattison (APD-104)
USS "William J. Pattison" (APD-104), ex-DE-594, was a United States Navy high-speed transport in commission from 1945 to 1946.
Construction and commissioning.
"William J. Pattison" was laid down as the "Rudderow"-class destroyer escort USS "William J. Pattison" (DE-594) on 4 January 1944 by Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, Inc., at Hingham, Massachusetts, and was launched on 15 February 1944, sponsored by Miss Sally McKillop. The ship