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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John Roswell Bacon

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Honored By

Thomas B. Corcoran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A MEDICAL CORPSMAN IN THE 26TH MARINE REGIMENT, 5TH MARINE DIVISION. DIED AT SAIPAN ON MARCH 14, 1945 FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 27, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. AWARDED PURPLE HEART MEDAL.