World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John O. Gawne
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Albany, New York
Honored By
Jonathan Gawne
Relationship
Son
ENLISTED MAN ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC, THEN TO OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS). SERVED AS PLATOON LEADER/COMPANY COMMANDER OF L, 28TH INFANTRY, 8TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN NORMANDY AND BRITTANY.