Record #:

21342

Author(s):

Jones, Wilbur D., Jr.

Abstract:

Pharmacists Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton, Jr., of Wilmington, is the state's other recipient of the Navy Medal of Honor during World War II. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division and was killed in action May 15, 1945 while saving the life of a wounded Marine at the battle of Okinawa's Wana Draw.

Source:

Recall (NoCar F 252 .R43), Vol. 8 Issue 1, Spr 2002, p15-17, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Medals--Congressional Medal of Honor

Record #:

44283

Author(s):

Jones, Wilbur D., Jr.

Abstract:

""Named the 'Defense Capitol of the State,' Wilmington earned the distinction of American WWII Heritage City thanks, in part, to the work of a veteran who was inspired by the Port City's conflict response." The state's largest employer, The North Carolina Shipbuilding Company is located in Wilmington. The city earned its special heritage distinction on September 2, 2020.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 92 Issue 6, November 2024, p164-165, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

American World War II Heritage City (Wilmington); Wilmington--World War II--history