World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Walter Whitaker, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fort Worth, Texas
Honored By
Mrs. Joleen P. Reynolds
Relationship
Great Niece
RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART. A HERO AT THE BEACHHEAD IN SALERNO, ITALY, 1944. LED 5 MEN AGAINST 13 GERMAN TANKS. KNOCKED OUT 5, TOOK 11 PRISONERS AND SAVED THE BEACHHEAD.