World War II Honoree

John Joseph Whalen, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Honored By

June E. Whalen Gonzalez

Relationship

Daughter

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE MARCH 16, 1946 AT NEW CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA. TRACTOR DRIVER 930; COMPLETED SPECIALTY TRAINING AT BOISE, IDAHO. OPERATED A BULLDOZER IN THE BUILDING AND REPAIR OF ROADS, BRIDGES AND LANDING STRIPS. SERVED WITH COMPANY A, 865TH ENGINEER AVIATION BATTALION. DECEMBER 1943 TO OCTOBER 1944, NEW GUINEA. OCTOBER 1944 TO JANUARY 1946, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 STAR, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED JANUARY 11, 1946.