World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
John Wesley Cochran
Hometown
Ovalo, Texas
Honored By
Jim Cochran
Relationship
Son
TRIED TO ENLIST IN ARMY ON 12/8/42. FARMER WITH 1 CHILD, ANOTHER ON THE WAY, TOLD THAT IF NEEDED THE ARMY KNEW WERE TO FIND HIM. WORKED AT CAMP BARKELEY, TEXAS THROUGHOUT THE WAR WHILE STILL FARMING. ALSO HELPED BUILD CAMP BARKELEY.