A
viation Radioman with Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Timeline
Birth- 30/07/1924
Eden, Idaho
1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 19 years
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
World War II
Branch
Navy
Rank
Petty Officer Second Class
Stationed- 1944-Age: 19 years
USS Yorktown (CV-10)
Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
1944
Alameda, Fallon, Kahului Hawaii
USS Bennington (CV-20)
"Reformed" Torpedo Squadron One (VT-1)
Award
Air Medal (with three Gold Stars) - combat aboard USS Yorktown and USS Bennington
Marriage- 1944-Age: 19 years
Betty Lou Beller
Marriage- 27/12/1969-Age: 45 years
Reno, Nevada
Georgia Alice Wilson
Death- 17/12/2014-Age: 90 years
Coquille, Oregon
Other Facts
Also Known As
Red
Child
Mike, Judy, Linda, step-daughters Betty, Viva, Iva and Winfred
Father
William Arthur Grisham
Full Name
Leland William Grisham
Mother
Cora Anna Grisham (Davis)
Sibling
Elsie, Alma, Ralph, Mary, Margaret, Helen, Irene, Dean, Lyle
