Memorials › CBM Ladislov James "Lad" Kriz
13 Jul 1917 – 30 Apr 2005
| Birth | 13 Jul 1917 |
| Death | 30 Apr 2005 |
| Cemetery | Oaklawn Memorial Park Lake Mary , Seminole County , Florida , USA |
| Added by | Chris Tucker on 05 Jan 2025 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14540086 |
Boatswain's Mate 1/C (BM1/C) "Lad" Ladislov enlisted in the US Navy on 26 October 1937 and served a long career spanning several wars until his retirement in September 1957. His first ship was the cruiser, USS Vincennes (CL/CA-44) where he served from 26 February 1938 to 1941. He was then assigned to the Battleship USS South Dakota BB57 on 21 March 1942 in the 3rd Division; until 1943.His final ship, he was assigned on during WWII, was the light carrier, USS Independence (CVL-22) from 29 Jan 45 to 1944. His rank at retirement was Chief Boatswain's Mate (CBM).
BMC US NAVY World War II Korea
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