Verlon Eugene Hendon, seaman first class.

Creator

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Identifier

20037834

Description

Portrait in uniform of Seaman first class Verlon Eugene Hendon, who was stationed on a cruiser that participated in 24 major engagements beginning with the Marshalls, through the Marianas and Philippines, and ending in Japanese waters near Tokio. He was the spotter for a 25-man crew that manned four 40-mm. antiaircraft guns. The only time he went ashore while on fleet duty was when the ship docked in the Palaus for a few hours. He also is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hendon before returning to the West Coast. He was graduated from Tolar High School and worked in San Antonio before entering service. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, evening edition, April 9, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-04-04

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-656

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Hendon, Verlon Eugene (S1); Hendon, M. L. (Mr.); Hendon, M. L. (Mrs.); Tolar High schools; Military uniforms; Portrait photographs; United States. Navy