World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Bertrand
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
White Deer, Texas
Honored By
Mr. John R. Bertrand
One of Commissioning Officers in USS Bowfin SS-287 and later in USS Sea Leopard SS-483. Made six war patrols in Bowfin in Southwest Pacific. Awarded Silver Star and later Gold Star in lieu of second Silver Star for actions during second and sixth war patrols of Bowfin.