World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Arthur Helps
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Long Beach, California
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He enlisted in the US Navy as an apprentice seaman. He was assigned to the USS Nassau (CVE-16), a "baby flat-top," seeing service throughout the Pacific Theater. Discharged as a Seaman 1st Class in May 1946.