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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John W. Corcoran, MD

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Central Islip, New York

Honored By

Michael McTiernan

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He was called to active duty in June, 1944. He served in Camp Wallace, Texas until September 1944, when he was transferred to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. he remained there until February 1, 1945, when he was again transferred, this time to the United States Ammunition Depot at Earle, New Jersey. Aboard the USS Attu he served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations from October 1945 until March 1946. During his entire period of enlistment with the armed forces he served as Dental Officer. He was discharged in May 1946 at New York City.