SLATER-WARREN
WARREN H. SLATER
Deceased
05/13/2019
Rate/Rank
ATC
ATC
Service Branch
USN 10/1940 - 2/1967
Born
12/01/1920
MUSSELSHELL, MT
USS PRESTON DD-379
AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING SQUADRON VAW-11, USS HORNET CVS-12
NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL
AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL
Excerpts from obituary published in San Diego Union-Tribune on 5/24/2019:
Warren Slater passed away in his sleep in Moreno Valley, California, on May 13, 2019 with family at his side. He was a career Navy man, entering the Navy in 1940 and retiring in 1967. Warren was in three wars: WWII, Korean and Vietnam. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Warren was one of nine brothers and sisters, seven who preceded him in death. A Mason service will be held in Chula Vista, California, on May 25th after which he will be laid to rest at Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel, Montana.
Submitted by CDR Roy A. Mosteller, USNR (Ret)