Wade D. Childs
Wade D. Childs, Seaman 1/c, born April 12,1925, Lowell, WA, enlisted
in the USNR March 23, 1943. He trained at NTS Farragut, ID, and spent a
short time at NAS Whidbey Island, WA. He was assigned to the USS West
Virginia while she was under repair in dry-dock at USNB Bremerton, WA.
He was aboard the West Virginia through the Philippine Campaign, Iwo
Jima, Okinawa and the Occupation of Japan. He was a 20mm A A gunner in
the 11th Div. Memorable experience was entering Tokyo Bay on Sept. 1,
1945. Sl/c Childs was discharged Feb. 5, 1946.
He and his wife, Vivian, have two daughters, Barbara and Lynne; three
grandsons, one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Retired June 1,
1987, from Scott Paper Co. (Maintenance Dept.), Everett, WA. He enjoys
hunting, fishing, camping, bowling and travel.
Reprinted with permission from Turner Publishing