John W. Cawley

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Navy

John L. Cawley of Chisholm, Minnesota entered the Navy on Nov. 18, 1942.

He attended the University of Notre Dame and was commissioned as an ensign. He was a recognition officer and communications officer aboard the USS Woodford (AKA 86) in the Pacific theater.

He received the:

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Service Medal,
one Bronze Battle Star,
American Campaign Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

He was discharged on June 24, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 53.