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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Stanley Battersby

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Dracut, Massachusetts

Honored By

Debra Weidner

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS GUNNERS MATE ON USS QUINCY IN BOTH ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC THEATERS. SHIP WAS SUNK BY JAPANESE GUNFIRE OFF GUADALCANAL ON AUGUST 9, 1942. ADRIFT FOR 14 HOURS IN THE SEA. EARNED BATTLE HONORS AND RECEIVED MEDICAL DISCHARGE DUE TO INJURIES.