World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John C. Hempen, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Carlyle, Illinois
Honored By
Zieren-Day
MEMBER OF MEDIUM TANK CREW; 747TH TANK BATTALION IN FRANCE, BELGIUM, HOLLAND AND GERMANY. AWARDED 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.