World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Arthur F. Cronin, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Beverly, Massachusetts
Honored By
Mr. Arthur F. Cronin
Relationship
Self
Served in dive bombers with VB-305 at Bougainville. Credited with 37 strikes and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and 7 Air Medals, 50 years later. Served with VB-11 on the USS Hornet. Awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for the Battle of the Philippines.