World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John A. Oakes
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ms. Pamela M. Carter
Relationship
Daughter
Served with the 1252nd Combat Engineer Battalion. Fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Service with the 685th Engineer heavy equipment company. Also served as a cook.