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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John E. Christensen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ida Grove, Iowa

Honored By

Ida Grove American Legion

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AWARDED BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR HEROIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ACTION, ON THE 5TH ARMY FRONT DURING THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR EVACUATING 160 CASUALTIES DURING A PERIOD OF 48 HOURS UNDER DIRECT ENEMY OBSERVATION AND FREQUENT AND INTENSE ARTILLERY FIRE.