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James Ashby (Jim), AEC
to remember
Ausbrooks, Wilbur D, Jr., EM3.
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Contact Info
Home Town Gallatin, TN
Last Address Gallatin, TN
Date of Passing Jan 18, 1967
Location of Interment Crest Lawn Cemetery - Cookeville, Tennessee
emorial for Wilbur D. Ausbrooks, Jr.
Electrician's Mate Third Class, USN
E Division, Engineering Department
Wilbur "D" Ausbrooks, Jr., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur "D" Ausbrooks of Gallatin, Tennessee, was born on 16 October 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Upon graduation from high school, Wilbur enlisted in the United States Navy in Denver, Colorado, on 17 June 1964. He received his recruit training at the Naval T raining Center, San Diego, California, following which he reported for duty to USS CONSTELLATION (CVA-64). Upon graduation from EM Class "A" School in San Diego, he reported to USS HANCOCK (CVA-19) for duty on 20 September 1965. In recognition of his skill and competency as an Electrician Mate's Striker, he was promoted to EM3. Wilbur proudly wore the Viet Nam Service Medal.
Wilbur Ausbrooks died in the line of duty on the morning of 18 January 1967. He was known as a cheerful person, who got along well with his shipmates, and who was reliable and efficient in the performance of his duties. We mourn his passing and honor his memory.
ETERNAL REST GRAND UNTO HIM O Lord, AND LET THY LIGHT SHINE PERPETUALLY UPON HIM.
Reported by Janice Jenn
janicejenn+aol.com
Photos of Wilbur's Memorial Service is provided in our Hancock Public Galleries - < the Gallery is down until I can recover the Gallery - Jake
