World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Pina Craven
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He served as an enlisted man on the USS New Mexico (BB-40) in Hawaii. In 1944, he was selected for the Navy's V-12 program for officer trainees, and was sent to Cornell University, he then earned his commission as an ensign in the Navy. Awarded two battle stars.