World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Forrest
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Langdon, North Dakota
Honored By
Mrs. Rosallie A. Forrest
Relationship
Wife
GRADUATED FROM THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY IN JUNE, 1944 WITH THE CLASS OF 1945 AND A MEMBER OF THE 14TH COMPANY. IN 1944, HE WAS ORDERED TO SEA DUTY, SERVING ON THE USS BROOKLYN IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE DURING THE LATTER DAYS OF THE WAR.