World War II Honoree

John Hampton Owens

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Madison, North Carolina

Honored By

Marvie Owens Aaron

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED HONORABLY IN THE U.S. ARMY FROM NOVEMBER 11, 1943 TO MAY 17, 1949. FOUGHT IN THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS WHILE SERVING AS A TRUCK DRIVER FOR THE 668TH MEDICAL CLEARING COMPANY. EARNED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER SERVICE MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION SERVICE MEDAL.