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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John J. Fickett

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Worth, Illinois

Honored By

A Thankful American

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Activity During WWII

AS A MARINE SERGEANT, HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR MEDAL (AND PURPLE HEART) FOR HEROIC CONDUCT WHILE SERVING WITH THE NINTH DEFENSE BATTALION ON NEW GEORGIA, SOLOMON ISLANDS DURING 1943.