World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John O. Post
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Red Bank, New Jersey
ASSIGNED TO THE C6 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON OF THE 5TH AIR FORCE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. HE FLEW 398 MISSIONS, EARNED A DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AND AN AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, ATTAINING THE RANK OF FIRST LIEUTENANT.