World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John T. Atherton
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Ormand Beach, Florida
Honored By
Ms. Elizabeth L. Atherton
CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, SIGNALMAN. PACIFIC AREA, START TO FINISH, FROM THE WEST COAST UNITED STATES TO NEW ZEALAND. SERVED ON TROOP SHIPS, A FEW ISLANDS AND CARRIERS, ESSEX CLASS, GUADALCANAL FERRIES.