He was killed in action on the same day the Japanese drew the United States into World War II , December 7 , 1941 , during the sneak attack by Japanese forces .
Cannon reported to Midway Island as a platoon leader and member of the Battalion Coding Board .
Cannon was killed in action on the same day the Japanese drew the United States into World War II , December 7 , 1941 , during the sneak attack by Japanese forces .
Cannon reported to Midway Island as a platoon leader and member of the Battalion Coding Board .