Mr. Cantor enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 1934 and became a storekeeper. Throughout his 30 year career he he was advanced and promoted to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. He served on many ships and in January 1940 he was on the USS Moffett, based on the East Coast. While he was aboard it joined the South Atlantic Neutrality Patrol in the spring of 1941, tasked with maintaining the peace off the coast of Brazil. It also escorted President Franklin Roosevelt to a historic meeting with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Newfoundland. The meeting led to the framing of the Atlantic Charter and cemented their alliance.

During WWII he was based in Newfoundland, supporting the U.S., British and Canadian fleets. After the war he was assigned to the Pacific, sent to Naval Air Base Marcus Island off New Guinea and later to Guam and during the Korean War he was attached to the USS Midway.

His last duty station was on North Island in San Diego.

He has been part of several military organizations, including Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW).

He recently told a friend, "I want to live to reach 110!"

Let's get John 105 cards for his 105th birthday! Cards can be sent to:

John Cantor

12636 Bendito Drive

San Diego, CA 92128

Happy Birthday to CWO Cantor!