U.S. Merchant Marine Display

U.S. Merchant Marine Exhibit

Donated in honor of the late Gurden "JR" Johnson, Jr. of Laurel, MS by his wife Jane Johnson
Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during WWII
He joined at the age of 15 and served until 1947
He passed away at the age of 92 in January 2018
Included in the display is photo and rank tabs of Ensign George Melichar (Laurel, MS) who served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and the U.S. Merchant Marine