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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John W. Grechen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Daughters

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE GERMANY CAMPAIGN, 16TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE BATTLE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL. WOUNDED IN THE BACK BY A BULLET WHILE DEFENDING THE REMAGEN BRIDGE OVER THE RHINE IN A GUN CARRIER.