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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Marvin Cheek

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Durham, North Carolina

Honored By

Christi W. Segars

Relationship

Great Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER AND HELPED EVACUATE GENERAL MACARTHUR PRIOR TO THE FALL OF CORREGIDOR. HELD AS A PRISONER OF WAR FOR 44 MONTHS AND SURVIVED THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR MEDAL.