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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John S. Evans

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Columbus, Ohio

Honored By

John R. Thomas

Relationship

Wartime Buddy

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CHIEF BOATSWAIN'S MATE. WON THE NAVY CROSS FOR DISTINGUISHED HEROISM ABOARD THE USS PRESIDENT JACKSON, THE INITIAL LANDING OF MARINES ON RED BEACH, GUADALCANAL, AUGUST 7, 1942. AWARDED SOLOMON ISLANDS 1992 50TH ANNIVERSARY DECORATION POSTHUMOUSLY IN 2002.