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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John C. F. Onken

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Iowa

Honored By

Halma Lake Bronson Sons of American Legion Squadron 315

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERGEANT. SERVED WITH THE 4TH CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE, TROOP A. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT H-HOUR MINUS 1 ON D-DAY JUNE 6, 1944 WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LANDMINE AFTER EXITING LANDING CRAFT ON ISLES ST. MARCOUF. HE EARNED THE BRONZE ARROWHEAD AND THE PURPLE HEART.