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adioman Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Timeline
Birth- Dec 25, 1918
Gregg County Texas
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 26 years
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Rank
Petty Officer Second Class
Service Number
6172838
Aircraft Assignment
TBF/TBM Avenger "radioman" - operated radios and manned 30 caliber gun
Stationed- 1943
Alameda, San Diego, Hilo & Kaneohe Hawaii
USS Yorktown (CV-10)
Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Enlistment- Oct 16, 1940-Age: 22 years
Longview Texas
Battle- Jun 20, 1944-Age: 26 years
Battle of the Philippine Sea, long range attack of the Japanese fleet
Death- Feb 8, 1992-Age: 73 years
Dallas Texas
Other Facts
Full Name
Horace Nolen Harris
Also Known As
"The Reverend"
Father
Charles Newton Harris, Jr
Mother
Sadie Jane Harris (Brewer)
Sibling
Charles H., Perry (PL), Royce, Ollie, Annie, Julia, Charles L.
Marriage
Colleen Laverne Harris (Brown)