World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John J. Gibbons, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Avoca, Pennsylvania
SERVED FROM MAY 13, 1942 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON NOVEMBER 13, 1942. WAS KILLED IN ACTION DURING THE 3RD BATTLE OF SAVO ISLAND IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.