World War II Honoree

John R. Ehrbar

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

John R. Ehrbar

Relationship

Self

ENTERED SERVICE SEPTEMBER 1942 AND DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 6, 1946. STARTED SERVICE IN THE GREAT LAKES (BOOT CAMP, RADIO SCHOOL, INSTRUCTOR), WENT TO GALVESTON, TEXAS AND BOARDED AN LCI, FROM THERE WENT TO THE ATLANTIC, THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL, TO BORA BORA, NEW HEBRIDES ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA, MOROTAI, LEYTE GULF AND OKINAWA. RECEIVED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ATLANTIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND 3 BRONZE STARS.