World War II Honoree

Jack A. Danisan

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Oriville, California

Honored By

Jack A. Danisan

Relationship

Self

SERGEANT. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. WAS AWARDED THE BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO, THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH (1) BRONZE STAR, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL. ENTERED ON AUGUST 23, 1943 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON DECEMBER 18, 1945. WAS PART OF THE 1879TH ENGINEER AVIATION BATTALION. PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: BISMARCK, SOUTH PACIFIC, PHILIPPINES, LUZON AND NEW GUINEA.