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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John W. Cherry

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Beacon, New York

Honored By

Joan M. Williams

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DIED JUST AS HE WAS TO LEAVE ON HIS FIRST SHIP. THEY WERE ORDERED INTO THE WATER IN NEW YORK HARBOR IN MARCH, GOT PNEUMONIA AND DIED AT THE MARINE HOSPITAL AT STAPLETON, NEW YORK.