John W. Cawley

John L. Cawley of Chisholm, Minnesota entered the Navy on Nov. 18, 1942.

He attended the University of Notre Dame and was commissioned as an ensign. He was a recognition officer and communications officer aboard the USS Woodford (AKA 86) in the Pacific theater.

He received the:

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal,
one Bronze Battle Star,
American Campaign Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged on June 24, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes:  The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 53.

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