World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Phillip Pelock
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Steger, Illinois
Honored By
Laurie Pelock Bovara
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT IN THE MOTOR POOL OF COMPANY A, 36TH ARMORED INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 3RD ARMORED DIVISION (SPEARHEAD). SAW COMBAT IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.