Machinist's Mate First Class Petty Officer (E6) Harold M. Andrews

Brick location number

D-9-5

Branch of service

Navy (including Merchant Mariners who served in WWII)

Dates of service

April 7, 1943 - April 6, 1946 and October 21, 1951 - October 20, 1955

Location(s) of service and/or conflicts

Locations: South Pacific (9 invasions),  Marshall Islands, Emirau, Hollandia New Guinea, Guam, Pelelieu, Philippines Leyte, Philippines Luzon, Iwo Jima, Okinawa.  Conflicts:  World War II 4/43 - 4/46; Korean War 10/51 - 10/55

Medals earned

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal - 8 Stars; American Area Campaign Medal; Philippine Liberation Medal WWII - 2 Stars; WWII Victory Medal; Good Conduct Medal - 1 Star; National Defense Service Medal

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Reflections on this veteran's military service

Submitted by Harold Andrews

Served during WWII and Korean War.

Lived in Lakewood, CA, since 1955.

(Posted 2016)