George Washington Chapter Virginia SAR
Funeral Information for 100 Yr Old GWSAR Member Wendell E. "Jack" Shawn, Jr. 12/15/1923 -- 10/5/2024 LocationArlington National Cemetery 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, Va. 22211
Date and TimeMonday, March 31, 2025. Arrive 8:30 AM
December 16, 2023, at a celebration of his 100th birthday, Wendell E. "Jack" Shawn, Jr. was personally awarded the National SAR War Service Medal, the Virginia SAR Silver Meritorious Service Medal, the NSDAR Distinguished Citizen Medal and the Nelly Custis Chapter NSDAR Distinguished Citizen Certificate. Jack passed away October 5, 2024. In addition, on October 23, 2013, Jack received the Chapter Distinguished Service Medal (the SAR’s highest award for Chapter Service) for service provided to the George Washington Chapter.
He served in both World War II and the Korean War. He earned two Bronze Stars, a Combat Infantryman Badge, the European African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal.
Jack was a loving, caring father, husband, grandfather, and great grandfather and is survived by his sons and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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