World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John W. Garvin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
Jackie Garvin
Relationship
Wife
SERVED 2/43 TO 9/45. 5TH AIR FORCE, 8TH ATTACK SQUADRON, 3RD BOMB GROUP. FLEW A-20. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: RADIO OPERATOR AND MECHANIC; CARBINE SHARPSHOOTER. SERVED IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, LUZON, NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, BISMARK-ARCHIPELAGO. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS INCLUDE THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, AIR MEDAL, HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.