Edwin G. Barnes
Fireman / Watertender

November 1944: Attended Sheepshead Bay (N.Y.) U.S. Maritime Service Training School.

Starting January 1945: Sailed on a Liberty ship-tanker, then on six other Libertys, totaling eight, one of which was the JOHN W. BROWN.

Also sailed as FWT on various T-2 tankers with the Esso fleet.

Awards:

Atlantic War Zone Ribbon and Medal; Honorable Service Medal; Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Ribbon and Medal; Merchant Marine Emblem; USCG Honorable Discharge; Victory Ribbon and Medal.

Project Liberty Ship:

Life Member since 1982; Adm. Life Member since 1999