WHS Trojans Wellston High School Heroes
World War  II              14 Nov 1942     

 

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Fred P. Michely, Jr. "Bud"
US Navy
St. Louis County, Missouri
 Lost at Sea   14 Nov 1942

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Fred P. Michely, Jr. "Bud"

Class of abt 1941

Fred P. Michley, Jr.
Born abt 1923

Wellston High School

Class of 1941

Lost at Sea  14 Nov 1942

With reflection we remember those
we lost and who lost so much.

With hope we sow peace and rebuild.


MM 2c Fred P. Michely, Jr. "Bud"
USN,
St. Louis County, Missouri

Lost at Sea  14 Nov 1942
USS PRESTON DD-379

3rd Battle of Savo Island, Guadalcanal
in the "Slot"
The ship was lost in 30 minutes.  Details here:
http://www.historycentral.com/navy/destroyer2/prestonV.htm
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Monument: Fort William McKinley,
Manila, The Philippines

Navy notice to Parents:
Michely, Fred Phillip, Jr.,
Machinist's Mate 2c, USN.
Father, Mr Fred Phillip Michely, Sr.,
 6200A Etzel Ave., St. Louis

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"Bud"  Fred Michley

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