World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Friel
Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Manasquan, New Jersey
Honored By
Mr. Walter E Jansen
Relationship
Brother In Law
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN AND THE PACIFIC THEATERS OF OPERATIONS. RECEIVED THE NAVY AND MARINE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HAVING SAVED SEVEN SHIPMATES WHEN HIS SHIP WAS SUNK.