World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Donald E. 'Don' Austin
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Copaigue, New York
Honored By
Lee R. Supensky
Relationship
Friend
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC FLEET ABOARD THE USS HOUSTON AND USS POPE (DD-225). THE USS POPE SUNK IN THE JAVA SEA AND HE WAS TAKEN PRISONER. SPENT 3 1/2 YEARS IN A JAPANESE PRISON CAMP IN INDONESIA.