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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Erwin Eilts

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Wenona, Illinois

Honored By

Joan Bost

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED ON THE USS SUWANEE DURING THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF, OFF OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HIS SHIP TOOK 3 MAJOR HITS DURING THIS BATTLE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR HIS INJURIES DURING THAT BATTLE.