World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Estright
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ralph Bozorth
A PARACHUTE JUMP INSTRUCTOR AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, WHERE TRAINED THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PARACHUTISTS, THE 555TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS ASSIGNMENT HE WAS DEPLOYED WITH THE 17TH AIRBORNE, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 513TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT TO CENTRAL EUROPE. WHERE PARTICIPATED IN AIRBORNE OPERATIONS DURING WWII. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND 2 BRONZE STARS.