World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jack J. Pestel
Branch of Service
U.S. Merchant Marine
Hometown
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Honored By
Donna Planchon
Relationship
Niece
ASSIGNED IN ENGINE MAINTENANCE AS FIREMAN, WATER TENDER AND OILER. SERVED ON TANKERS, CARGO AND TROOP SHIPS IN THE ATLANTIC, PACIFIC, MEDITERRANEAN AND INDIAN OCEANS TRANSPORTING TROOPS, GASOLINE, AMMUNITION AND OTHER SUPPLIES IN SUPPORT OF THE WAR.