World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
John A. Arkinson, Sr.
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
LTC T. E. Arkinson, USA (Ret)
Relationship
Son
HE SUPERVISED THE SHIPFITTER CREW FROM SHOP 11, BROOKLYN NAVY YARD IN THE BUILDING OF THE 16 INCH GUN TURRETS ON THE USS IOWA, THE USS MISSOURI AND THE USS NORTH CAROLINA, AS WELL AS OTHER SMALLER WARSHIPS AND SUPPORT CRAFT.