John L. Latimer

John L. Latimer was inducted into the Army on May 27, 1944.

He was a Technician 4th Grade and postal clerk with the 9222nd TSU SHIPS CORP BR TMD in the continental United States.

Mr.  Latimer received the: Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, American Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He was honorably discharged on May 29, 1946 at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 169.

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