John enlisted into the U.S.Navy on September 17, 1942 at the
age of 18. He had always liked the thought of being in the Navy and wanted to
be a part of an aircrew.
After basic training he was assigned to the escort carrier,
U.S.S. Corregidor (CVE-58.)John was trained as an air craft mechanic and plane
captain. He flew in a TBF Avenger torpedo bomber. He participated in 32 air
strikes against Japanese targets.
Some of the campaigns that John were involved in were Iwo
Jima, Chichi Jima (off Iwo) Okinawa, Sakishima and Gunto. He arrived in the South Pacific Theater on
August 31, 1944 and did not depart until June 20, 1945.
John received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with
3 stars, the American and Asiatic-Pacific Theater area medal with 2 battle
stars, Good Conduct and Aircrew insignia with 3 stars.
He was discharged from the Navy on September 17, 1948.
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