John F. Kennedy: World War II Naval Hero to President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Thirty-Fifth United States President
JFK served in Navy 1941 to 1945, World War II & was awarded several decorations including Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 3 bronze service stars, and the World War II Victory Medal.
How did Kennedy save his crew?
2 a.m. Kennedy noted a silhouette of vessel approaching in the darkness; Japanese destroyer Amagiri at 40 knots. Kennedy attempted to steer his boat into a firing position but before he could react, the massive destroyer slammed broadside cutting PT 109 in two in ten seconds.
Read the gripping truth of what young man John Fitzgerald Kennedy did when faced with near-certain death of himself and his crew here:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/kennedyww2.htm
