World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John V. Goetz
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Honored By
Nick Porto
Relationship
Friend
TECHNICAL SERGEANT. SERIAL NUMBER 34154248. SERVED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 1941 TO NOVEMBER 12, 1945. SERVED WITH BATTERY A, 771ST ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY GUN BATTALION IN CAMPAIGNS IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC. DECORATIONS EARNED: AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY RIBBON AND SERVICE STRIPE, 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS AND SHARPSHOOTER RIFLE BADGE.