World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John M. Fredericks
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Alphonse J. Balsis
Relationship
Cousin
COMMANDEERED ON THE NIGHT CRUISER USS ATLANTA (CL-31) ON DECEMBER 24, 1941. THE SHIP SUNK ON NIGHT SERVICE ACTION IN BATTLE ON JANUARY 13, 1943. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, FIVE BRONZE STARS, AND ONE SILVER STAR. ALSO RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL BUTTON.