FORMER Army Signal Corps sergeant Gregory Melikian treated guests onboard Star Princess to a special presentation about his experiences during WWII. As part of his service, in 1945 at 20 years of age, Melikian was tasked with sending the telegraph message from US General Dwight Eisenhower announcing the end of the war in Europe. The message was sent shortly after the surrender of German forces from the makeshift Allied headquarters located in a French schoolhouse. Melikian gave his presentation in the Star Princess’ Princess Theatre during a holiday he was taking onboard with a large group of family and friends. He was also invited to meet Captain Edward Perrin on the ship’s bridge (pictured above).
