John J. Kremm - U.S. Navy 1972-78
John J. Kremm - U.S. Navy 1972-78
John J. Kremm enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1972 and served for 6 years in the Seabees as well as the Navy Seals. John was born in Brooklyn and grew up on Long Island, NY. John graduated from Brentwood High School in 1972 and enlisted in the Seabees and was sent to Vietnam. While in Vietnam John's skill as a marksmen was noticed and he was recruited and served the rest of the war with Seal Team 2. John's son LCPL Jared J. Kremm, USMC was killed in Iraq on October 27, 2005.
This interview was recorded by Bob Beres at the Sag Harbor Masonic Lodge
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Memorial Day parade and ceremony held in Sag Harbor, NY with keynote speaker U.S. Army Veteran and Honor Flight Long Island president Bill Jones.
During his speech Bill recognized the sacrifices of local Veterans who were killed in action including; 19-year-old Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jordan Hearter, 24-year-old Army National First Lieutenant Joe Theinert, and 24-year-old Army Specialist Orlando Perez. By saying their names we continue to honor these men for their ultimate sacrifice.
