World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Yingling
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
Mary Lou Yingling
Relationship
Wife
ENLISTING THE DAY AFTER PEARL HARBOR, HE WAS PLACED IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE NAVY. ASSIGNED TO A MERCHANT MARINE SHIP, HE SERVED AS A FLAGMAN, SENDING MESSAGES TO OTHER SHIPS.