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Last Rank
Chief Petty Officer
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Last Primary Designator/NEC
CS-3529-Galley and Wardroom Superviser
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Last Rating/NEC Group
Culinary Specialist
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Primary Unit
1945-1946, CS-0000, USS Haven (AH-12)
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Service Years
1940 - 1946
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Personal Details
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Home State
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Year of Birth 1921 |
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This Military Service Page was created/owned by
James Warburton (Gunner), LT
to remember
Beel, John, CPO.
If you knew or served with this Sailor and have additional information or photos to support this Page, please leave a message for the Page Administrator(s) HERE.
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Contact Info
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Home Town Not Specified |
Last Address Tooele
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Date of Passing May 09, 1969 |
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Location of Interment Not Specified |
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Last Known Activity
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in commending the
UNITED STATES SHIP MANLEY
for participation in the following operations
The Capture and Defense of Guadalcanal — August 17 to 18, 1942; August 21 to 24, 1942; September 3 to 10, 1942; November 2 to 8, 1942; November 25 to 28, 1942; January 1 to 5, 1943;
The Consolidation of the Southern Solomons — February 4 to 9, 1943; February 17 to March 23, 1943;
The Occupation of Kwajalein — January 31 to February 8, 1944;
The Marianas Occupation — June 16, 1944; July 5 to 22, 1944;
The Leyte Landings — October 18 to 21, 1944;
The Luzon Landings — January 11 to February 18, 1945;
as set forth in the following
CITATION:
“For exceptionally meritorious service and heroism in action against enemy Japanese aircraft, shore batteries, surface forces, submarines and mines in the Pacific campaign. Operating in actual contact with the enemy and under attack, the U.S.S. MANLEY performed her duties as a highspeed transport in an outstanding manner. Operating throughout the Southern Solomons campaign at a time when the United States Fleet was at a low ebb in comparison with the forces of the enemy, the U.S.S. MANLEY remained in areas under enemy control for long periods of time in support of the landing forces, making repeated landings behind the enemy lines, thus contributing greatly to the decisive victory achieved. Her courageous determination and effort were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.”
All personnel attached to and serving on board the U.S.S. MANLEY during one or more of the designated periods are hereby authorized to wear the NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION Ribbon.
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Other Comments: In loving memory,
Your daughter Vicki
and son
Jim, CE2 , USN, Vietnam 1967-69
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