Rank / Rating: S1-Seaman First Class
He received his training at USNTC (United States Naval Training Center), Great Lakes, Illinois and reported to USS Indianapolis on Sept 1, 1943.
As a Seaman 2/C, he participated in the bombardment, support, and occupation of Tarawa, Kwajalein and Eniwetok Islands.
During 1944 Ewell participated in air strikes on Palau, Yap, and Woleai Island of the Caroline Islands. On June 20, 1944, he passed his night vision test at the Naval Yard, Pearl Harbor, and in June participated in the engagement between the Fifth Fleet and the Japanese Fleet off Saipan, Mariana Island and later the occupation of Palau Island.
In 1945, his rate advanced to Seaman 1/c. In February he participated in the air strikes on Tokyo and the assault on Iwo Jima. It is noted in his service record that he “served honorably on USS Indianapolis in the Okinawa Gunto Operation from March 19 - April 7, 1945,” per Capt. Charles B. McVay, III, US Navy.
On July 30, 1945, S 1/c Ewell Epperson was declared missing in action, following the sinking of USS Indianapolis while enroute to Leyte.
On September 13, 1945, Ewell's status was changed to killed in action.
A beautiful cenotaph was placed in the Fairmound Cemetery, West Elkton, Preble Co., OH.
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