William Howell Holmes ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from North Carolina
On October 11, 1943 Petty Officer First Class Holmes was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of North Carolina. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 78467 |
Service ID | 2623165 |
Name | William Howell Holmes |
From | Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina |
Birth Date | February 2, 1919 |
Casualty Date | October 11, 1943 |
War | World War II |
Service Branch | Navy |
Rank | Petty Officer First Class |
Specialty | Electrician's Mate First Class |
Unit/Group | USS Wahoo (SS-238) |
Casualty Type | Missing in action, Lost at sea, Sunk by enemy attack |
Location | La Perouse Strait, Northern Japan |
Burial | Tablets of the Missing, Honolulu Memorial, Hawaii |
Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered |
William Howell Holmes is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing, Honolulu Memorial, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
William was born in Johnston County, North Carolina.
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William Howell Holmes was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Holmes had the rank of Petty Officer First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Electrician's Mate First Class. Service number assignment was 2623165. Attached to USS Wahoo (SS-238).
He was born on February 2, 1919. According to our records North Carolina was his home or enlistment state and Johnston county has been included within the archival record. We have Benson listed as his city.
During his service in World War II, Navy Petty Officer First Class Holmes was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on October 11, 1943. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action, Lost at sea, Sunk by enemy attack. Incident location: La Perouse Strait, Northern Japan. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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