World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John L. Barringer III
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Florence, South Carolina
Honored By
Hannah Barringer
Relationship
Wife
RIFLEMAN IN THE 102ND DIVISION, 406TH REGIMENT IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR AND PURPLE HEART FOR HEROIC ACTIONS NEAR BOSLAR, RHINELAND BY DESTROYING A TANK AND DRIVING OFF ANOTHER WHILE DRAWING FIRE TO HIMSELF, ON FEBRUARY 25, 1945.