World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Ziros
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Eugene, Oregon
Honored By
John Ziros
Served in U.S. Navy December 7, 1942 to March 12, 1946; 40 months. Participated in the invasion of Okinawa May 5, 1945 aboard USS Shea DM-30, lost 35 men when struck by a Japanese baka bomb. Destroyed 13 Japanese aircraft.