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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Futchko

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

St. Clair, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Martha Futchko

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE NAVY IN 1942 AFTER GRADUATING FROM ST. CLAIR HIGH SCHOOL. STATIONED ON DESTROYER ESCORT USS MALOY (DE-791). SAW DUTY DURING D-DAY AND OPERATED A GUN ON THE FANTAIL. WOUNDED ON JUNE 7, 1944 WHEN THE USS MALOY WAS STRUCK BY A BOMB FROM A GERMAN AIRPLANE OFF OMAHA BEACH. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART MEDAL.