World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John 'Jack' S. Downs
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Missouri
Honored By
Warren R. Miller, M.D.
HE SERVED AS A RADIO REPAIR MAN WITH THE 57TH SIGNAL REPAIR COMPANY, 24TH CORPS, 10TH ARMY. HE SERVED AT FORT SHAFTER AND SCHOFIELD BARRACKS IN HAWAII AND OKINAWA AND KOREA FROM 1942 TO 1945. HE WAS AWARDED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT COMMENDATION. PLAQUE.