World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John F. Begert
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Topeka, Kansas
Honored By
Mark Begert
Relationship
Son
CORSAIR F4U FIGHTER PILOT. 500 COMBAT HOURS IN SOUTH PACIFIC WITH GREGORY 'PAPPY' BOYINGTON'S BLACK SHEEP SQUADRON, VMF-214. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL WITH PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, AND GOLD STAR IN LIEU OF SECOND AIR MEDAL. 3 AIR-TO-AIR VICTORIES.