I had three brothers serve in the Navy. The oldest one joined in 1932 and served 35 years; he had 180 months active sea duty. The second brother was killed in active duty on Christmas morning 1943. My third brother served in the South Pacific from 1943 to 1945. I graduated from high school in May 1945, joined the Navy in June and was deployed to the Philippines after boot camp in August. I was honorably discharged in June 1946.

William Briggs, American Legion Post 727, Cedar Rapids, Iowa