World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Johnny M. Ellis
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Gastonia, North Carolina
Honored By
Mr. Timothy C. Ellis
Relationship
Son
Naval Air Force, Lake City, Florida, then amphibious service in Pacific. Served aboard LST 709, Coxswain LCVP. Participated in several island invasions. Gunner, 40 CAL Anti-Aircraft, ship credited with downing of Japanese bomber.