John Frederick Whillock
Served on the U.S.S. LST 469. He was killed in action and buried at sea.
Awarded the Purple Heart
-Born about 1922
-Attended Rule High School in Knoxville
-Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery in Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
-Parents: John C. and Melva Whillock
-Siblings: Edith L. Whillock, Mildred E. Whillock, and Charlotte Whillock
- Rank: Fireman Second Class
- Date of death: 16 June 1943
- County: Knox
- Service Branch: Navy
- Division/Assignment: USS LST 469
- Theater: Pacific
- Conflict: World War II
- Burial/Memorial Location: Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VIII, Top Panel
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