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his ship collided with the

SS CUBA VICTORY

and was sent to Ulithi (Atoll in the Pacific) for repair. Signalman Zayas was discharged from the Navy in 1945. He lived and

worked in New Jersey in the electronics industry for 40 years He is married to Marilyn Zayas and had two children, William  and

Susan. He retired in 1985 and returned to Puerto Rico in 1990. Fred (as he has always been known) has 11 grandchildren (all familiescombined)andfour(almo st five) great-grandchildren. His hobbies are going to the beach and working with his collection of old films and Frank Sinatra memorabilia.

Signalman Third Class Luis Zayas

cuts the cake

Zayas son, William and his wife, and Mrs. Marilyn Zayas thanked the Office of the Resident Commissioner,

the Navy Operational Support Center-Puerto Rico, the USAG Fort Buchanan and the 1st MSC for making this ceremony possible.

Sea Cadets Color Guard with Signalman Third Class Luis Zayas and his wife.

LTJG Karl Nickles, NSCC with Signalman Third Class Luis Zayas

P.R. Resident Commissioner, Hon. Pedro Pierluisi presented the awards to

Signalman Third Class Luis Zayas.

CDR MELANIE KRECKOVSKY Commanding Officer with Signalman Third Class Luis Zayas.

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