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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Henry 'Chong' Eng

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Houston, Texas

Honored By

Ginger Yee, Tom & James Eng

Relationship

Wife & Sons

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION AT GUADALCANAL, 1942. LATER WAS TRANSFERRED TO MARINE AVIATION. SERVED AS ONE OF THE TOP AERIAL GUNNERS IN THE 241ST MARINE SCOUT BOMBER SQUADRON OF THE 1ST MARINE AIR WING. AT AGE 24, COMPLETED 63 COMBAT MISSIONS ON 2ND TOUR OF DUTY OVERSEAS.