Gene Leroy Wiggins
Sea.1c
USN
USS West Virginia
1944
Gene Leroy Wiggins, Gunner's Mate 3/c, born July 25, 1925, Ventura,
CA. He joined the USNR April 28, 1943, as a gunner's mate. He was
stationed at NTS Farragut, ID, for 12 weeks; Sand Point NAS; and aboard
the USS West Virginia.
Memorable experiences include USNRS Treasure Island (ship's company).
Discharged March 4, 1946, as GM3/c. Awards include the Asiatic-Pacific
w/4 stars, American Area, WWII Victory Medal and the Philippine
Liberation w/2 stars.
He was a partner in San Joaquin Dental and worked as a dental
technician for 43 years. Married Lurline Storm Aug. 30, 1947, and has
two children and four grandchildren. He retired in December 1988.
Reprinted with permission from Turner Publishing