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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John F. Moore

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rinard, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON FEBRUARY 16, 1943 AT CAMP GRANT, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND EVENTUALLY QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF SUPPLY NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER (821). DEPARTED THE CONTINENTAL U.S. ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1944 BOUND FOR THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH THE 230TH STATION HOSPITAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A SERGEANT ON DECEMBER 20, 1945 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, CAMP GRANT, ILLINOIS. EARNED THE MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.