World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jack Parry
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Akron, Ohio
Honored By
Lt. James K. Ingram
Relationship
Nephew
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy 1940. Served aboard the USS Tennessee BB-43 as Radioman. Became an Aviation Cadet in 1941 and flew F6F Hellcat Fighters. Transitioned to PBY-5 Catalina and served as Liaison Pilot for Vice Admiral Gilbert C. Hoover.