Henri Neil Reichelt

Henri Neil Reichelt, U.S.N.R., age twenty-four, was lost on November 14, 1942, when

the U.S.S Juneau was sunk off the small island of Savo, near Guadalcanal

in the Solomon Islands. Henri enlisted in the Navy on January 16, 1942.

After a brief period of basic training, he was assigned to the JUNEAU, a light cruiser, which

sailed from Boston during the latter part of June to join the U.S Fleet in the Pacific.

In July, the JUNEAU went into action and fought constantly until November 14,1942,

when she was sunk by heavy enemy fire, and only ten men were saved.

Henri was cited for gallantry and bravery under devastating enemy fire.

This was the ship from which the five Sullivan brothers were lost.

Information from Teresa Martin copyright May 30, 1947

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