World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
John 'Jack' French
Hometown
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Honored By
William E. Shaklee
Relationship
Friend
HE WAS REJECTED BY THE US ARMED SERVICES BECAUSE OF EYE PROBLEMS. SO HE JOINED THE AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE, SERVED AS A VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE DRIVER, AND SAW DUTY IN ITALY, AUSTRIA AND INDIA.