Posted 12 Nov 2006
John Edward Mishan, 91, retired Captain, U.S. Navy, born October 1, 1915, passed away in Honolulu on November 5, 2006.
John Mishan (CO VP4 1955-1957)
He is survived by two daughters, Jody Mishan of Honolulu, and Marlena Greene of New York City.
He graduated from Syracuse University, and received his Navy wings in 1941.
He held the following awards and decorations: Distinguised Flying Cross, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation.
While at the Pentagon in 1972, he earned a Masters in Administration in International Commerce from the George Washington University School of Government and Business Administration.
In his 8-year journey with Alzheimer’s Disease, he remained a hero and a gentleman throughout — strong, good-natured, and courageous.
Services will be held at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, at 10:30am, Friday, November 17.
For additional information contact: Jody Mishan
Phone: (808) 988-3295
jmishan@hawaii.rr.com
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