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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Roderick Galvin

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Burlington, Iowa

Honored By

Ms. Helen & Bob Eisenhart

Relationship

Sister & Brother-in-law

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Activity During WWII

USS BUNKER HILL, AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. NAVAL FIGHTER ACE - 6 JAPANESE PLANES, PLUS SHIPS AND GROUND INSTALLATIONS. SHOT DOWN OVER WESTERN CAROLINE ISLANDS. RESCUED BY SUBMARINE USS HARDER, COMMANDER SAM DEALEY. EARNED THE SUBMARINE COMBAT PIN, AIR MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND PURPLE HEART.