World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
J. D. Yelton, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Honored By
James W. Yelton
PURPLE HEART VETERAN OF PEARL HARBOR. SERVED ON THE USS CALIFORNIA. SERVED ON THE USS BARTON DESTROYER, SUNK IN THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL. PARTICIPATED IN D-DAY INVASION OF EUROPE.