World War II Honoree

James J. Haney

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

John E. Haney

Relationship

Twin Brother

HE SERVED IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC. ENLISTED IN DECEMBER OF 1943. HE SERVED AS A COOK IN NEW GUINEA. WHEN THE FIELD ARTILLERY OBSERVATION BATTALION WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE STAYED BEHIND WITH THE REAR ECHELON. WHILE ABOARD A SHIP TO MANILA, THE SHIP WAS TORPEDOED. HE WAS IN A MANILA HOSPITAL BEFORE BEING DISCHARGED IN 1945.