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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John G. Ehler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Holstein, Iowa

Honored By

Holstein American Legion

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERGEANT. SERVED IN THE MEDICAL CORPS, CHEMICAL WARFARE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER. EMBARKED FEBRUARY 18, 1942 TO EUROPEAN THEATRE. ENGAGEMENTS: NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SILVER BATTLE STAR, BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD. RETURNED TO THE U.S. AUGUST 12, 1945. SERVED 54 MONTHS. RECEIVED COMMENDATION FROM GENERAL JOHN L. LEE FOR INVENTION OF LITTER CARRIER ON A JEEP.