World War II Honoree

John H. Eiland

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Atlanta, Georgia

Honored By

Mary Irene Pett

Relationship

Wife

AT HONORABLE DISCHARGE: COMMANDING OFFICER OF COMPANIES F, H/S AND E OF 1323RD ENGINEER GENERAL SERVICES REGIMENT. RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER FOR CONSTRUCTION IN ENGLAND, FRANCE, BELGIUM, GERMANY AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. ALSO REGIMENTAL SUMMARY COURT OFFICER; SERVED ON BOTH GENERAL AND SPECIAL COURT-MARTIAL BOARDS; REGIMENTAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION OFFICER; INVESTIGATIONS, SURVEY, CLAIMS AND SPECIAL SERVICE OFFICER; REGIMENTAL PAYMASTER AND AUDITOR OF FUNDS. ALSO, TROOP TRANSPORT FINANCE OFFICER. AWARDED FIVE BRONZE STARS OF EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS CAMPAIGNS.