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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Davidson

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Evansville, Indiana

Honored By

Jane Davidson Shirley

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE NAVY ON JUNE 27, 1942 AT THE AGE OF 17. INVOLVED IN THE INVASIONS OF IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA WHILE SERVING ABOARD THE USS BERRIEN (APA-62), ACHIEVING THE RANK OF BOATSWAIN'S MATE 1ST CLASS. AWARDED THE COMBAT ACTION RIBBON, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL (2 STARS), EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND NAVY OCCUPATION SERVICE MEDAL WITH ASIA CLASP. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON APRIL 28, 1946.