World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Belan
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mabie, West Virginia
Honored By
John E. Belan
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH COMPANY D, 137TH INFANTRY, 3RD ARMY, 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION. TOOK PART IN NORMANDY INVASION AND SERVED IN ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, BELGIUM AND HOLLAND. ATTAINED RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.