World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Paul Zamperini
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Seminole, Pennsylvania
Honored By
John Zamperini, Jr.
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC INCLUDING HAWAII. BUILT THE 1ST FIGHTER AIRSTRIP AND B-29 STRIP IN SAIPAN. ALSO BUILT A B-25 AIRSTRIP IN IE SHIMA. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 2 BATTLE STARS. SERVED FROM MARCH 27,1943 TO JANUARY 16, 1946.