World War II Honoree

John Robert Powell

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Springfield, Missouri

Honored By

Lt Col Bruce Williams

Relationship

Friend

HE LEFT SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI TO BE SWORN IN THE U.S. NAVY AT ST LOUIS, MISSOURI. HE WAS INDUCTED MAY 20, 1944 AND WAS DISCHARGED MAY 24, 1946. SERVED AS A SHIP FITTER (SHEET METAL WORK AND PLUMBING ONBOARD SHIP) ON THE USS EDGECOMBE AND OTHER SUPPORT SHIPS. PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION FOR MEN AND EQUIPMENT TO PACIFIC INVASIONS AND SUPPORT AREAS.