World War II Honoree

John Paul Fende

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cleveland, Ohio

Honored By

Herbert F. Lehmann

Relationship

Friend

WAS PART OF THE 101ST AIRBORNE AND THE 2ND RANGER BATTALION WHICH RECEIVED A PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. ALSO SERVED WITH THE FREE FRENCH RESISTANCE. SERVED IN FRANCE, GERMANY, HOLLAND, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND LUXEMBOURG. RECEIVED 5 BATTLE STARS WITH ARROWHEAD, SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR, 3 PURPLE HEARTS AND THE CROIX DE GUERRE.