John Vincent “Jack” Power (1918-1944) was a USMC first lieutenant who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Kwajalein taken on 2 February 1944. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as platoon leader attached to the 4th Marine Division during the landing and battle of Namur Island Kwajalein Atoll Marshall Islands 1 February 1944. Severely wounded in the stomach while setting a demolition charge on a Japanese pillbox 1st Lt. Power was steadfast in his determination to remain in action. Protecting his wound with his left hand and firing with his right he courageously advanced as another hostile position was taken under attack fiercely charging the opening made by the explosion and emptying his carbine into the pillbox. While attempting to reload and continue the attack 1st Lt. Power was shot again in the stomach and head and collapsed in the doorway.
