Local WW2 hero honored for his service and sacrifice

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Officials celebrated a local hero and Navy veteran from Buffalo for the 74th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of Midway.
The Battle of Midway is known as the most important naval battle of the pacific from World War II.
Rear Admiral C. Wade McClusky, risked his life and others in his squadron to continue the search for a Japanese fleet. He provided the exact coordinates of the fleet to inflict irreparable damage to it which had just torpedoed and sank the Yorktown.