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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Hendron, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Kankakee, Illinois

Honored By

Spencer C. Hendron

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A GUNNER, PT BOAT/ CRASH BOAT AIR-SEA RESCUE. SAW ACTION AT ADMIRALTY ISLANDS, GUADALCANAL, BOUGAINVILLE, NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, LEYTE GULF AND LINGAYEN GULF. HONORABLE DISCHARGE, GUNNER'S MATE 2ND CLASS. RECEIVED THE NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL (FROM ADMIRAL NIMITZ HIMSELF) AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL.