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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John R. Akelis, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Parma, Ohio

Honored By

Polar Bear Association of WWII, 339th Regiment

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 85TH INFANTRY, CUSTER DIVISION, 339TH INFANTRY REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM, 3RD BATTALION, COMPANY M. FOUGHT IN THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN FROM NAPLES, ITALY TO THE AUSTRIAN BORDER FROM MARCH 1944 TO MAY 1945.