World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Cherok
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ted & Jaimie Cherok
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
SERVED ABOARD AN LST SHIP AS A FIRE CONTROL GUNNER IN THE PACIFIC. CREDITED WITH DOWNING ONE JAPANESE FIGHTER DURING THE PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED HIS HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON NOVEMBER 23, 1945.