Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Carlinville, Illinois
Honored By
The Family & Friends of John Fones
ENLISTED ON JANUARY 25, 1943 IN PEORIA, ILLINOIS. HE WAS STATIONED IN EUROPE DURING WWII. HE WAS A COMBAT MEDIC WITH THE 3RD ARMORED SPEARHEAD DIVISION. AWARDED 2 BRONZE STARS AND A PRESIDENTIAL CITATION FOR BRAVERY. RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE.