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Marine Maj Harry Ellzey (J).
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Contact Info
Last Address Washington Parrish
Date of Passing Oct 27, 2006
Location of Interment Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery - Jacksonville, North Carolina
Wall/Plot Coordinates *Plot: B1-20
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Other Comments:
Major Harry T. "J" Ellzey, 86, in Jacksonville, NC. He enlisted in the Navy just prior to WWII. Selected for naval flight school, he chose a Marine Commission when he was designated a naval aviator. He flew multi-engine transports (R4D, R5D, R5C) throughout the Pacific. Following the was he flew over China in support of UN operations and then again in support of Marines during the Korean War. He was the PX Officer at MCAS El Toro, CA, Cam Lejeune, NC and Iwakuni, Japan. He retired in 1962 with 22 years of active service.
World War II/American Theater
From Month/Year
December / 1941
To Month/Year
September / 1945
Description Defense of American Interests and American property and territories.
