World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John D. Afton
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Benton, Kansas
Honored By
Mrs. Corrine L. Afton
Relationship
Wife
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class, USS Hamlin AV-15, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Saipan battles. Six Ribbons. Sailed to Tokyo Bay with Third Fleet for signing of surrender by Japanese.