World War II Honoree

John Douglas Whiteshirt

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Pawnee, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER ABOARD THE LANDING SHIP TANK LST-710 DURING THE WAR, INCLUDING IN SUPPORT OF THE LINGAYEN GULF LANDINGS ON LUZON IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS FROM JANUARY 4-18, 1945. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR (1 CAMPAIGN), WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR SERVICE BY HIS SHIP DURING THE PERIOD OCTOBER 17, 1944 TO JULY 4, 1945, AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR FOR SERVICE IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RATING OF SEAMAN SECOND CLASS AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.