World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Mello Alves
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Fall River, Massachusetts
Honored By
Gail Martin
Inducted 5/16/44. Served on the USS Silverbell (AN-51), USS Cowanesque (AO-79), and the USS Alcona (AK-157). Received the WWII Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon 1 star, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon 1 star. Honorably discharged 1/4/46. Prior to enlistment worked at the Navy Torpedo Station in Newport, Rhode Island.