John R. Unger

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

Unit Info: Naval Reserve

John R. Unger was inducted into the Naval Reserve on February 14, 1944.

Mr. Unger served as a Fireman Second Class aboard the USS Monterey (CVL 26) in the Pacific Theater.

He was awarded the: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze battle stars, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and Philippine Liberation Medal with two bronze stars.

He was honorably discharged on October 25, 1945, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, 328.

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