World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John L. Alexander
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Peoria, Illinois
Honored By
Grandson
SERVED ABOARD A U.S. NAVY SUBMARINE IN THE PACIFIC. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS SUSTAINED ON THE SUB WHILE FIGHTING ATTACKING JAPANESE AIRCRAFT. ALSO SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINES AS A PT BOAT GUNNER.