World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John W. Hinshaw
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Tacoma, Washington
Honored By
Mrs. Phyllis K. Meacham
Relationship
Daughter
Served in the Pacific Theater as a Gunner's Mate on the USS Manila Bay CVE-61. He was involved in combat that included several kamikaze pilots in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the liberation of the Philippines. Served February 17, 1943 to October 7, 1947.