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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John A. Abshier

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Honored By

Fern Abshier

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ATTENDED BOOT CAMP AT CAMP ROBINSON, ARKANSAS AND THEN ASSIGNED TO GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING CENTER FOR SCHOOLING. LATER ASSIGNED TO NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, AND SAN DIEGO NAVAL STATION AS AN AIRCRAFT MACHINIST MATE. SERVED ABOARD AIRCRAFT CARRIER BUNKER HILL (CVE-17). SAW ACTION IN PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS.