World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Besson, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Portland, Oregon
Honored By
Frank Besson
Relationship
Cousin
SERVED AS NAVAL OFFICER ON SEVERAL COMBAT SHIPS IN THE PACIFIC. PARTICIPATED IN BATTLES OF MIDWAY, RABAUL AND BOUGAINVILLE. COMMANDED THE PRESIDENTIAL YACHT SEQUOIA AND WAS EXECUTIVE OF THE USS PRICHETT.