World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Gilligan
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
South Bend, Indiana
Honored By
John J. Gilligan
SERVED ON THE USS EMMONS DMS-22 IN MARCH OF 1945. EARNED A BATTLE STAR AND A NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION DURING THE BATTLE FOR OKINAWA, WHERE THE SHIP SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE WHEN ATTACKED BY 6 KAMIKAZES AND HIT BY 3, ON APRIL 6, 1945.