World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Armstrong, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Port Orange, Florida
Honored By
Colonial Dames of 17th Century, Timucua Chapter
HE SERVED IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE INFANTRY DIVISION (SCREAMING EAGLES) AND PARACHUTED INTO NORMANDY ON D-DAY. HE WAS A PRISONER OF WAR AND CELEBRATED HIS 21ST BIRTHDAY IN A WAR CAMP.