World War II Honoree

John G. Oger

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Alston, Michigan

Honored By

Jeannie Goureau

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH BRONZE BATTLE STAR, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, 2 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE AND THE MACHINE GUN SHARPSHOOTER BADGE. IN THE BATTLE OF CITY HALL IN MANILA. IN SERVICE FOR 3 YEARS; FROM MAY 1942 TO MAY 1945. WOUNDED 3 TIMES IN FEBRUARY 1945.