Harold Hokanson
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
Mr. Hokanson served during World War II in the U.S. Navy from June 6, 1945 until October 27, 1947.
He was assigned to the USS Muir (DE-770), which was based out of Norfolk, Virginia.
His rank was Fireman 1st Class.
He was awarded with the Good Conduct Medal.
Mr. Hokanson was born in 1927 to Albert and Mary Hokanson in Webster, Wisconsin.
Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall History Form; veteran’s account (see below)
Harold joined the Naval Reserve at age 17 in 1945. It was the first time he left the Webster area. He completed basic training at Great Lakes Naval Base. He was then shipped to Camp Shoemaker in San Francisco. At this point, he volunteered for the regular Navy and enlisted for 2 years. Harold was then assigned to the USS Muir based in Norfolk, VA. He stayed on the Muir during his service, with most of his time spent on the East Coast and the Caribbean.
