BARNUM, Ens. Elmo Vieth, WWII
BARNUM, VIETH
Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 7/14/2016 at 03:06:24
Ens. Elmo Vieth Barnum
Elmo Vieth Barnum is a commanding officer aboard a landing craft control ship. He survived six amphibious invasions during which many of his shipmates were killed. He and other survivors were awarded the Navy's second top honor, the Silver Cross.
Ens. Barnum is the son of Cecil and Zora (Vieth) Barnum.
~ From Women's Auxiliary Scrapbook, Decatur County Historical Museum
Submission by Sara LeFleur, June of 2016
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