World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John H. Covi
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. John H. Covi
Relationship
Wife
Served 4 years in WWII. One year in the U.S. Cavalry, 106th Mechanized; then 3 years U.S. Corps of Engineers, 2nd Division, First Army -- European Theatre from D-Day to end of war. Later 2 years in Korean Conflict with 106th Tank Battalion. Also 37 1/2 years in the Illinois Nationall Guard.