Inscription
In Loving Memory of
Lieutenant Commander
Laurice Aldridge Tatum U.S. N. R.
Born Dec. 7, 1894
Died Sept. 15, 1942 aboard U.S.S.
Wasp in Battle of the Solomon
Islands
Nobly he gave his life serving his county receiving the Silver Star Medal for extreme gallant and intreped conduct in remaining aboard the burning, sinking, carrier to administer to his wounded fellowmen.
He was again honored by the U.S. Navy on July e, 1943 when an escort ship designated to bear his name was christened THE U.S.S. Tatum
Family Members
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Rev Crawford Asbury Tatum
1888–1923
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Susie Arminda Tatum
1889–1890
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Darcey Thornton Tatum Sr
1891–1971
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Dr Oscar Hilt Tatum
1893–1963
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LtCdr Laurice Aldridge Tatum
1894–1942
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Mary LaVerne Tatum Talbot
1898–1979
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Lynda Ruth Tatum Walton
1900–1996
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Glenn Anthony Tatum Sr
1906–1959
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Louise Tatum Bass
1910–1976
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