World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John T. Chomo
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Olyphant, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Lawrence S. Ament
Relationship
Army Buddy
TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE IN COMPANY C OF THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER, NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES AND JAPAN. MEDALS EARNED: GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH SILVER AND 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS AND ARROWHEAD ON RIBBON, WWII VICTORY, OCCUPATION OF JAPAN, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION WITH BATTLE STAR ON RIBBON AND PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE. OVERSEAS DUTY FROM JANUARY 1944 TO JANUARY 1946.