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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John J. Yanek, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 1940 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON MAY 7, 1942. SERVED ABOARD THE USS SIMS (DD-409). WAS KILLED WHEN THE USS SIMS WAS SUNK IN THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.