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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Lawrence Eichman

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Brian Chelian

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

SERVED ON THE DESTROYER USS WARRINGTON DD-383. EARNED FOUR STARS FOR SEVERAL ENGAGEMENTS IN THE WAR. FACING 140 KNOT WINDS DURING A HURRICANE, THE USS WARRINGTON CAPSIZED AND SANK OFF THE EAST COAST OF THE U.S. ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1944. AFTER 58 HOURS IN THE WATER, JOHN WAS RESCUED WITH LESS THAN 70 SURVIVORS.