World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jack Hawkins
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Roxton, Texas
Honored By
Jack Hawkins
Relationship
Self
SERVED WITH THE 4TH MARINES IN BATAAN, CORREGIDOR. CAPTURED IN MAY 1942 AND WAS A PRISONER OF WAR FOR 11 MONTHS. ALSO SERVED IN THE OKINAWA CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS WITH 1 BRONZE STAR AND THE NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL.