Hall of Honor Recipient

Kopl Kay Vesole
Class of 1932
Inducted in 1992

Ensign Kopl Kay Vesole seemed destined for a life of heroics. Born in Poland, he immigrated with his parents to this country at age seven. A better than average athlete in high school, he lettered in football, basketball and track and was a strong swimmer. It was recalled that while attending the University of Iowa pursuing his Law Degree he noticed a man struggling in the water near a dam in the Iowa River. He jumped into the swirling water and saved the victim.

After graduation from law school his law practice was cut short by World War II. He was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. His heroic exploits at Beri, Italy, in 1945 attracted nationwide attention. During that Nazi attack, while saving the lives of many of his crewmen, he sacrificed his own life.

The United States Navy deemed his action so heroic that our Government awarded, posthumously, the Navy Cross for Bravery. A street at the Navy Base in Charleston, South Carolina has been named in his honor. In addition, the Destroyer, USS Vesole 878, was named in memory of his extraordinary valor.

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Hall of Honor Recipient

Kopl Kay Vesole Class of 1932 Inducted in 1992

Kopl Kay Vesole
Class of 1932
Inducted in 1992