World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Grist
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Rushville, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. John Grist
SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN IN GENERAL PATTON'S 3RD ARMY, 1944-1946. RECEIVED 3 BATTLE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART AT LUXEMBOURG. WENT THROUGH FRANCE AND GERMANY. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND 4 SERVICE MEDALS.