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Dr. Joseph D. & Anne Barlar

Joe was born March 29,1926 and joined the Navy after graduating high school in Columbus, GA. in 1943.After several schools and Radar training in Virginia Beach, VA., he was assigned to the Southerland on Nov. 28, 1944. He reported aboard in Boston having missed it in Maine. He served from "Shake Down" through "Picket Duty" with Halsey's group, participated in the shore bombardments, and back on picket duty until the day hostilities ended. Joe was aboard the Southerland when she led the group into Tokyo Bay. He was thrilled to be in the area when the Surrender Ceremonies took place on the Missouri about 1/4 mile away. He was discharged in May 1946 as RDM2 & married Anne Sept. 25, 1948 and they just celebrated their 61st anniversary. Joe has practiced optometry for almost 60 years and still practices 4 days a week in Mobile, AL.

Joe enjoys bird-watching, gardening, and going to the beach.