John Arnold Austin [SEP] conflict
John Arnold Austin
John Arnold Austin (30 August 1905 – 7 December 1941) was a United States Navy sailor in World War II, who received the Navy Cross (awarded posthumously) for his actions during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Naval service.
Austin was born in Warrior, Alabama. He enlisted in the United States Navy on 20 November 1920 at age 15. Between that time and 26 July 1935, he served four successive enlistments. Serving as a Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class (Petty officer
9. Capt Ivan L. Corzine - Oct 1947
10. Major Donald H. Higgins - 05 Nov 1947
11. Major Sewal Y. Austin - Feb 1948
12. Capt James A. Ward - Sep 1948
13. Capt Lewis R. Meek - Dec 1948
14. Capt John Welch - Aug 1949
15. Capt James Hislopby - Sep 1949
16. Major Charles F Himes - Apr 1950
17. Capt Charles F. Hobart - 28 Jul 1950
18. Lt Col William Worden - Aug 1950