mds308 Posted November 24, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2019 Found these mixed in a large military lot. I found his grave site. His name was George Fauber Freed Jr. He retired as a Senior Chief USN. He was a WWII & Korea War Veteran. Don't know his rating or anything else. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 25, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 25, 2019 Source: Veterans Affairs - Gravesite Lookup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 25, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 25, 2019 Source: Find-A-Grave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aznation Posted November 25, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 25, 2019 Source: FamilySearch.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 25, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 25, 2019 Source: Newspapers.com Publication: The News Leader Location: Staunton, Virginia Issue Date: Thursday, May 30, 1963 Page: 10 GEORGE F. FREED JR. CARIBBEAN George F. Freed Jr., Senior Chief Signalman, USN, for technical training as a son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Freed Sr., of Waynesboro, VA is serving on the staff of Commander, Amphibious Squadron 10, which is engaged in an amphibious landing exercise in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 25, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 25, 2019 Source: Newspapers.com Publication: The News Leader Location: Staunton, Virginia Issue Date: Sunday, December 5, 1965 Page: 16 Serving on the staff of Commander, Amphibious Squadron Ten, with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean is Senior Chief Signalman George F. Freed Jr., son of Mrs. G. F. Freed Sr. of Waynesboro, VA. From the flagship the squadron commander has been conducting the operation of the five squadron ships and embarked Marines in amphibious operations at different points in the Mediterranean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 25, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 25, 2019 Source: Fold3 George F. Freed Jr. enlisted in the United States Navy on 20 January, 1942 He was received onboard the USS Jenkins 31 July, 1942. He stayed aboard this ship through 1944 and into the first half of 1945. On 5 May, 1945 it showed George being received aboard the USS Fletcher (DD445) from the USS Jenkins (DD447). He must’ve went back aboard the USS Jenkins at some point because on 15 March, 1946 it shows him being received aboard the USS Halsey Powell (DD686) from the USS Jenkins. On 1 December, 1946, it showed George aboard the USS Laertes (AR-20). His rate showed to be SM1C which is Signalman 1st Class. There were no other WWII Navy Muster Rolls after that and I could find no Rolls for Korea or afterwards with his name on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds308 Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted November 26, 2019 Thanks Matt. You're the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznation Posted November 26, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 26, 2019 You're welcome Michael. Glad to help as always. -- Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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