World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John L. Collatt
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Benton, Arkansas
Honored By
Arnold A. Wright
Relationship
Friend
DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY OCTOBER 24, 1942. ASSIGNED TO THE 282ND REGIMENT, 96TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASIONS OF LEYTE, PHILIPPINES AND OKINAWA. AWARDED BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN OKINAWA. RETURNED TO HOSPITAL IN GUAM.