World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Gairens
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Honored By
John W. Gairens
Served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater as a mechanic with the 31st Reconnaissance Squadron. Received the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct medal and the WWII Victory medal.