Pershing H. Tewawina registered for the draft ca. 1942.

A member of the  Moqui, Tribe, he lived on the Hopi Indian Reservation near Winslow (Navajo county), Arizona. 

On 3 June 1945, Pvt Tewawina was transferred from the 6900th Reinforcement Depot to Company G, 508th PIR.

On 13 July 1945, Pfc Tewawina was transferred from Company G to Hq 3rd Battalion.

He re-enlisted on 2 February 1946 but apparently do not seek an Army career. 

Returning to his native area, Pershing married Inez Seechoma in Coconino county, Arizona on 9 April 1956.