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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John H. York

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Clayton, Georgia

Honored By

M. H. York

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FIRST ENGINEER. WHILE ON WATCH IN THE ENGINE ROOM OF THE SS CITY OF ATLANTA ON JANUARY 19, 1942, TORPEDOED BY U-92, GERMAN SUBMARINE, OFF CAPE HATTERAS. DIED OF EXPOSURE AND STEAM BURNS.