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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Olexa, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Honored By

Josephine Olexa

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE DECEMBER 29, 1944 AT NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. TRUCK DRIVER LIGHT 345. M1 RIFLE MARKSMAN. SERVED WITH THE 2472ND QUARTERMASTER TRUCKING COMPANY IN CALCUTTA, INDIA. DROVE 2 1/2 TON TRUCK; HAULED SUPPLIES AND TROOPS. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON, WWII VICTORY RIBBON. HONORABLY DISCHARGED JULY 30, 1946.