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
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.