World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jack Hallengren
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Peoria, Illinois
Honored By
Patrick McKee
Relationship
Friend
ENTERED THE ARMY IN DECEMBER 1941. SERVED AS A TRUCK MECHANIC IN THE 724TH ORDNANCE COMPANY OF THE 24TH DIVISION. SAW ACTION IN NEW GUINEA, AND PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF LEYTE IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE INITIAL OCCUPATION OF JAPAN. DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1945.