World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Whates
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chciago, Illinois
Honored By
Thomas F. Sullivan
Made 6 of the 7 invasions in European-African Campaigns. Received Bronze star - Bronze oak leaf, Commendation Ribbon, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign, Bronze-1 Silver - 1 Arrowhead, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation with Germany and Japan Clasp. National Defense Medal.