World War II Honoree

John William Darbyson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

St Clair Shores, Michigan

Honored By

Mary Lyons & Donnie Briggs

Relationship

Friends

HE WAS IN THE TOOL ROOM, WAS A WELDER AND HE DROVE THE ADMIRAL'S BOAT. HE SERVED IN ALL OF THE MAJOR BATTLES (13) ON THE USS SANTA FE. HIS BATTLE STATION WAS IN THE BOW, ANCHOR WINDLESS. HE WAS ON WAS THE USS PASTORES FOR A SHORT TIME AND ONE NIGHT AFTER A BATTLE HE WAS IN THE WATER AND STAYED AFLOAT FOR ABOUT TWO DAYS BEFORE HE WAS RESCUED.