World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John Minahan
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Geddes, South Dakota
Honored By
Mr. James J. Peacock
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED AS A FIREMAN ABOARD THE USS BIRMINGHAM. KILLED DURING THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF, PHILIPPINES. HIS SHIP WAS AIDING THE CARRIER PRINCETON WHEN AN EXPLOSION TOOK HIS LIFE AND THOSE OF MANY OF HIS SHIPMATES.