John Sargent became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down 5.25 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He was killed in action aboard his ship, the U.S.S. Bunker Hill, when a Kamikaze crashed into it on May 11, 1945.
Sponsored by:
John
Joseph
Sargent
, Jr.
MIA (WWII) KIA
November 27, 1918
–
May 11, 1945
Born:
Houston
,
Texas
Home:
Houston
,
Texas
Buried:
Honolulu
,
Hawaii
Cemetery:
National Memorial of the Pacific Cemetery
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
American Battle Monuments Commission(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Junior Grade John J. Sargent, Jr. (NSN: 0-251384), United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.
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Silver Star
American Battle Monuments Commission(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Junior Grade John J. Sargent, Jr. (NSN: 0-251384), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
American Battle Monuments Commission(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Junior Grade John J. Sargent, Jr. (NSN: 0-251384), United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.