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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John G. Helkenn, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Holstein, Iowa

Honored By

Holstein American Legion

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Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY FEBRUARY 1, 1942. BOMB DISPOSAL SCHOOL, DUTY WITH 18TH MARINES, 2ND WAR DIVISION. OVERSEAS OCTOBER 1942 TO NEW ZEALAND, IN BATTLE OF TARAWA, GILBERT ISLANDS.