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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John J. Parle

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Omaha, Nebraska

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENSIGN. OFFICER IN CHARGE OF SMALL BOATS ABOARD THE USS LST 375. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON JULY 9-10, 1943 DURING THE INVASION OF SICILY. DIED OF INJURIES RECEIVED DURING THAT TIME.