The Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
William Arnel Garretson
Rank
Fireman, U.S. Navy
Date of Death
April 27, 1953
Fireman (E2) Garretson was a member of crew of the aircraft carrier USS BENNINGTON (CVA-20). He was killed on April 27, 1953, as a result of an explosion in the boiler room of the ship during a shakedown cruise near Cuba. Ten shipmates perished.