World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John W. Appelbergh
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
A Thankful American
HE ENLISTED IN THE NAVY IN 1942 AT THE AGE OF 17. HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC UNTIL HIS SHIP WAS HIT BY A KAMIKAZE PLANE AND DISABLED.