Bob Ames Jr., a well known Crescent City resident, was recently recognized and honored for his military service during WWII by the Del Norte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. April 17 found the Chapter members visiting the Amesâ country residence, with congratulations and thanks to Ames for his Naval service in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Ames graduated Del Norte High School and enlisted in the Navy in the fall of 1943. He was 17 years old and served until his honorable discharge in May 1946.
Del Norte Chapter Regent Cori Higgins, and Program Chairman Marlene Young presented Bob a plaque, with a certificate of appreciation from Del Norte Chapter DAR, inset with a photo of the 17-year-old sailor, and other awards and memorabilia he had earned during his time in the Navy. His wife, Mary Jean, was presented a beautiful spring bouquet.
Bob Ames Jr., a well known Crescent City resident, was recently recognized and honored for his military service during WWII by the Del Norte Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. April 17 found the Chapter members visiting the Amesâ country residence, with congratulations and thanks to Ames for his Naval service in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Ames graduated Del Norte High School and enlisted in the Navy in the fall of 1943. He was 17 years old and served until his honorable discharge in May 1946.
Del Norte Chapter Regent Cori Higgins, and Program Chairman Marlene Young presented Bob a plaque, with a certificate of appreciation from Del Norte Chapter DAR, inset with a photo of the 17-year-old sailor, and other awards and memorabilia he had earned during his time in the Navy. His wife, Mary Jean, was presented a beautiful spring bouquet.