USS LCS(L) 118
Pacific
World War II
Victor Octavis Serra
Baltimore, Maryland
Enlisted 2 June 1944
Discharged 10 January 1946


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Served in Pacific
Bainbridge, Md.
Newport News (Radar School)
Boston Navy Yard (LCS-118)
Panama/San Diego/Pearl/Siapan
Okinawa
Philippines
Japan Occupation

Often called "Radar", he was the Petty Officer Radar Man aboard ship. He was involved in the fient landing on the east coast of Okinawa and then on picket duty in the Kamikazi offensive during the Okinawa Campaign. The ship is credited with four victories against Kamikazi aircraft.