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Veterans Roll of Honor: ORVILLE LEE BODMER

Branch of Service: United States Navy

Rank: Fireman

Service history: FN Bodmer served aboard the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles (CA-135), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. The Los Angeles served as the flagship of the 7th Fleet, and was assigned to bombard enemy implacements along the North Korean coastline.

Awards and Decorations:
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal (1 bronze star)
United Nations Service Medal




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