World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Gary Gregory
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Honored By
Tom Holston
Relationship
Step Son
SERVED ABOARD THE USS NASHVILLE. THE SHIP PARTICIPATED IN THE DOOLITTLE RAID OF JAPAN, AND A VARIETY OF ACTIONS AND RAIDS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY EXPLOSION ON #3 GUN TURRET.