Veterans Roll of Honor: MANSON G. "JACK" SHOOK

Branch of Service: United States Army

Rank: Private First Class

Service history: PFC Shook entered the Army in January 1943 and was assigned to Company F, 534th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment of the 4th Engineer Special Brigade. He took part in the assault landings at Morotai Island (Netherlands East Indies) and Lingayen Gulf, Luzon (Philippine Islands).

Awards and Decorations:

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (2 bronze stars)
Philippine Liberation Ribbon (2 bronze stars and invasion arrowhead)
Army Good Conduct Medal
WWII Victory Medal
Meritorious Unit Award
Sharpshooter badge with Thompson Submachine Gun bar
Marksman badge with Carbine bar
Expert marksman badge with Rifle bar