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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John William Harkrader

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Roanoke, Virginia

Honored By

John K. Harkrader

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE AS E-1 ON OCTOBER 6, 1941. WENT TO SCHOOL FOR STOREKEEPER. PROMOTED TO STOREKEEPER 3RD CLASS. ENTERED FLIGHT SCHOOL. PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY. RELEASED FROM ACTIVE DUTY ON JANUARY 10, 1946. ENTERED NAVAL RESERVE UPON DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY. RETIRED JULY 10, 1961 AS LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.