World War II Honoree

John E. Settles

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clay City, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

WITH 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH, AND 6 DAYS PRIOR ARMY SERVICE, REENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A 37 YEAR-OLD DRAFTEE ON JULY 28, 1943 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR SERVICE WITH THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, ATTENDED COOKING COURSE, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF COOK’S HELPER (MOS 521). ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH THE 1802ND SERVICE COMMAND UNIT, BORDEN GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHICKASHA, OKLAHOMA. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH A CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ON FEBRUARY 16, 1945 AT SAME STATION. EARNED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.