World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John J. Wright
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newburgh, New York
Honored By
Mr. James C. Watt
Relationship
Cousin
NAVIGATOR-BOMBARDIER ON B-29 Z-SQUARE TWELVE. ALONG WITH 4 OTHER OFFICERS, STAYED WITH THE PLANE AFTER SEVERE DAMAGE FROM ENEMY FIGHTERS, ALLOWING THE CREW TO PARACHUTE FROM THE PLANE. HE AND THE 4 OTHER OFFICERS DIED HEROICALLY ON 02/19/1945, HONSHU ISLAND, JAPAN.