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
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.