World War II Honoree

John E. Gilless, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Marion, Kentucky

Honored By

John Gilless & Anthony Gilless

Relationship

Son & Grandson

ENTERED SERVICE MARCH, 1943 AT 19 YEARS OLD. PULLED OUT OF BASIC TRAINING TO EXHIBITION BOX. AFTER BOXING TOUR ENDED WAS SENT TO NORTH AFRICA NOVEMBER 18, 1943.WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 605TH ORDINANCE BASE ARMAMENT BATTALION. SERVED IN THE NORTH AFRICAN AND ITALIAN CAMPAIGNS. WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN ITALY JANUARY 1946.