Jerry Leroy Converse
June 11, 1943 - June 8, 1967
Jerry was born and raised in Puyallup, Washington, and completed almost three years at Ames State College before leaving to join the Navy.
CT2 Jerry Leroy Converse, USN, 794 79 44
Born 11 June 1943, Puyallup, Washington
Active duty since 1 February 1965
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Ray Converse, Iowa
Died in Naval Security Group (intelligence) Department spaces
Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cherokee, Iowa, Plot Blk 2N, Lot 15, grave 4
| Basic Facts about USS Liberty |
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| 34 Killed in Action |
| 174 Wounded in Action |
| Congressional Medal of Honor |
| 2 Navy Crosses |
| 38 Silver/Bronze Stars |
| 208 Purple Hearts |
This is one of the three American flags shot down by Israeli forces during their attack on the USS Liberty.
The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans’ assistance organization, officially committed to “devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.” Yet, Legion managers have torpedoed resolutions supporting the Liberty, refused to allow a booth by the Liberty Veterans Association at its 2013 national convention, and refused to publish a paid ad in support of the Liberty crew, and treated survivors and family members with arrogance and disdain. Read more
