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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John P. Bayer

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Batavia, Ohio

Honored By

Family and NC Triangle Flight of Honor

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED NOVEMBER 1942. ASSIGNED TO DESTROYER D. W. TAYLOR (DD-551) FOR DUTY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. DIVERSIFIED DUTIES INCLUDED BOMBING ISLANDS, AND ENGAGING ENEMY SUBMARINES. THE SHIP RAN INTO A MINE WHILE ON 3RD RUN FOR BOMBARDMENT AND SUSTAINED SERIOUS DAMAGE, RETURNED TO DUTY FOLLOWING EXTENSIVE REPAIRS. SHIP WAS AWARDED 8 BATTLE STARS. DISCHARGED APRIL OF 1946.