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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John J. Banyar, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

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Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM SEPTEMBER 26, 1942 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON AUGUST 1, 1944. SERVED WITH THE 23RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION. WAS KILLED IN ACTION WHILE IN FRANCE. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART AND THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL.