World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Jay Gerard, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey
Honored By
Charles A. Rein
Relationship
Brother-in-law
SERVED FROM 1942 - 1945, SAW DUTY ON 3 SUBMARINES, 2 SUBMARINE TENDERS AND 2 AIRCRAFT ESCORT CARRIERS. PARTICIPATED IN BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF WITH HALSEY'S 3RD FLEET IN OCTOBER 1944. MEMBER OF THE HOLLAND CLUB.