John H. Atkins
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
John H. Atkins
Mr. Atkins entered the Navy on October 27, 1942. Home at entry: Goodland, Minnesota.
He served as an Aviation Ordnanceman First Class with Hedron Seven, Hedron Nine, Fleet Air Wing, VPB74 in the continental U.S., and the Galapagos Islands on antisubmarine air patrol and convoy duty.
He was separated on November 11, 1945.
Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 27.