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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John A. Goodacre

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Wayzata, Minnesota

Honored By

George Weck

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

SERVED ABOARD THE USS COWPENS CVL-25 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. RECEIVED 12 BATTLE STARS AND A PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. FIRST AIRCRAFT CARRIER IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA ON JANUARY 10, 1945; INTO TOKYO HARBOR ON AUGUST 27, 1945 AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.