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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Penix, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Honored By

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INVASION OF THE PHILIPPINES. WAS A FIRST SCOUT ON THE FRONT LINES. FIRST SCOUTS LIFE EXPECTANCY WAS 15 MINUTES DURING WAR TIME AND HE WAS THE FIRST SCOUT FOR 31 DAYS. PART OF 2 LANDINGS ON THE BEACH. OUT OF 200 MEN, HE WAS ONE OF 18 SURVIVORS.