World War II
| Service # | O-797000 |
|---|---|
| Unit | 490th Bomber Squadron, 341st Bomber Group, Medium |
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Entered Service From | New York |
| Date of Death | February 22 1944 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Walls of the Missing
Manila American Cemetery |
Air Medal
Purple Heart
Air Medal, Purple Heart
Notes
Through the work of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, the remains of First Lieutenant John J. Heffernan, Jr. were accounted for in 2021. His name is permanently inscribed on the “Walls of the Missing” at the Manila American Cemetery.
