World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Ainsworth Hird, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey
Honored By
Doris, Pamela, Debbie & John III
Relationship
Wife & Children
SERVED FROM 1942 TO 1945 IN CENTRAL EUROPE, SICILY AND NORTH AFRICA WITH THE 63RD ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION. WOUNDED AT ANZIO. AWARDED BOTH THE PURPLE HEART AND SILVER STAR MEDALS.