World War II Honoree

John 'Jack' L. Fitzpatrick, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Tim Fitzpatrick

Relationship

Son

TOOK BASIC TRAINING AT THE NAVAL TRAINING STATION IN BAINBRIDGE, MARYLAND. SERVED WITH THE 143RD NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION, ADVANCED BASE CONSTRUCTION DEPOT, COMPANY B, 4TH PLATOON. SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINES, EASTERN SAMAR ON CALICOAN ISLAND. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON.