World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Andrew William Nichols
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Xenia, Illinois
Honored By
Richard L. Nichols
Relationship
Son
HE SERVED ON THE USS SAN JUAN IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND WAS ONE OF THE FIRST AMERICANS TO ENTER JAPAN AFTER THE WAR AND RESCUE PRISONERS OF WAR, INCLUDING FLYING ACE 'PAPPY' BOYINGTON.