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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John R. Opyt

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. John R. Opyt

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

RADIOMAN 2ND CLASS. IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC ABOARD THE USS SIGSBEE DD502. LATER SERVED WITH ADMIRAL W. F. HALSEY IN THE 3RD FLEET AS RADIOMAN. WITNESSED THE SIGNING OF THE SURRENDER CEREMONY OF THE JAPANESE FORCES ABOARD THE USS MISSOURI BB63, ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1945.