World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John P. Phalen
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Peoria, Illinois
Honored By
Maggie C. Nelson
Relationship
Granddaughter
WAS CAPTURED BY GERMANS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND WAS TAKEN PRISONER OF WAR ON DECEMBER 18, 1944, WHILE SERVING IN THE 106TH INFANTRY. WAS LIBERATED FROM THE GERMAN PRISON CAMP, BAD ORB ON APRIL 2, 1945.