World War II Honoree

John C. Halpenny

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Omaha, Nebraska

Honored By

Michael J. Halpenny

Relationship

Son

HE ENTERED THE SERVICE IN FEBRUARY 1943 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 342ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 86TH DIVISION 'BLACKHAWK DIVISION'. HE WAS SENT TO EUROPE FEBRUARY 1945. HE WAS DECORATED FOR ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY IN APRIL 1945, BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR. HE SHIPPED BACK TO THE U.S. JUNE 1945 AND WAS THEN SHIPPED TO THE PHILIPPINES UNTIL FEBRUARY 1946 WHEN HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMY.