John W Gilchrist ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Kansas
John W Gilchrist
World War II
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On November 6, 1945 Ensign Gilchrist was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Kansas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 45324 |
| Service ID | 0314879 |
| Name | John W Gilchrist |
| From | Kansas |
| Casualty Date | November 6, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Ensign |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
John W Gilchrist is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: John W Gilchrist was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Navy. Gilchrist had the rank of Ensign. Service number assignment was 0314879.
According to our records Kansas was his home or enlistment state. During his service in World War II, Navy Ensign Gilchrist was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on November 6, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,329 World War II
• 463 Korean War
• 629 Vietnam War
• 176 Prisoners of war
• 1,356 Missing in action
• 58 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 62 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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