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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John M. Oakley

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Indianapolis, Indiana

Honored By

Rosina Oakley

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

15 MONTHS ON RECRUITING DUTY IN INDIANAPOLIS FEDERAL BUILDING. 2-1/2 YEARS ASSIGNED TO THE USS BUNKER HILL CV-17 AIRCRAFT CARRIER, UNTIL IT WAS BOMBED ON MAY 11, 1945 BY JAPANESE SUICIDE PLANES. 393 MEN WERE LOST. WHILE ONBOARD SHIP. SERVED AS HOSPITAL CORPSMAN.