World War II Honoree

John K.C. Chung, M.D.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Honolulu, Hawaii

Honored By

Maxine Chung Boyett

Relationship

Daughter

MEDICAL LIAISON OFFICER, WORKING WITH THE CHINESE ARMY SURGEON. SERVED IN THE YUNAN PROVINCE OF CHINA NEAR THE BURMA ROAD. HE TRAINED CHINESE MEDICAL OFFICERS AND WENT INTO THE FIELD WITH THEM TO ADMINISTER TO CHINESE SOLDIERS FIGHTING TO RE-OPEN THE ROAD. HE WAS AWARDED TWO BRONZE STARS FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND THE SPECIAL BREST ORDER OF YUN HUI FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA.