World War II Honoree

John Henry Hartley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bronx, New York

Honored By

Regina Ann, Robert & John Hartley

SERVED AS A SERGEANT IN THE 718TH RAILWAY OPERATING BATTALION, COMPANY C IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. ON 7/8/45 HIS BATTALION WAS AWARDED THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE UNIT PLAQUE FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONDUCT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OUTSTANDING SERVICES IN THE OPERATION OF THE MILITARY RAILWAY IN WESTERN EUROPE. THE COMPANY ALSO RECEIVED A BRONZE STAR FOR BATTLE PARTICIPATION, DIRECTLY FROM SUPREME HEADQUARTERS. THEIR EFFORTS SUPPLIED THE FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTEENTH ARMIES.