World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Besson, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Portland, Oregon
Honored By
Asse Jorgensen Besson
Relationship
Spouse
COMMANDER, DESTROYER CONWAY AND CRUISER PENSACOLA. BATTLES: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, MIDWAY, SAIPAN, GUAM, TINIAN, TASSAFARONGA AND SAVO. HIGHLY DECORATED.