World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Hiegel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Honored By
Church Family & Friends
ENTERED THE SERVICE ON MAY 6, 1941. SERVED UNTIL AUGUST 31, 1945. A MASTER SERGEANT IN THE HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT, 4842ND SERVICE UNIT. HIS MILITARY QUALIFICATION WAS MARKSMAN RIFLE; OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY WAS MILITARY POLICE 677. SERVED IN NEW GUINEA. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE STAR AND THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.