World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Heller
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Marysville, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Avery
Damage Control Chief. Served aboard USS San Francisco CA-38 (Heavy Cruiser) out of Pearl Harbor, where she was undergoing overhaul when Japan attacked. Crew participated in anti-aircraft gunfire. Also relieved American outpost on Wake Island; remained active in the Guadalcanal campaign.