Military Veterans
Vernon Eugene Purcell
Date of Birth
20 September 1926
Brick Location
Liberty Side
Panel Number
19B
Biography
World War II Navy Veteran Vernon Purcell was a sailor on board the USS Wisconsin in the closing years of World War II. The Wisconsin was the first ship into Toyyo Bay at the end of the war.
USS Wisconsin (BB-64) ("Wisky" or "WisKy")served in the Pacific Theater, where she shelledJapanese fortifications during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and screened United Statesaircraft carriers as they conducted air raids against enemy positions.
Branch:
U.S. Navy
Rank
EM3/C
Years
World War II—1944 - 1946
Duty
USS Wisconsin—First ship into Tokyo Bay at end of World War II