Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John W. Ell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Kingston, Pennsylvania

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM AUGUST 27, 1941 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1944. SERVED WITH COMPANY 'H', 501ST PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION. WAS KILLED IN ACTION NEAR EINDHOVEN, HOLLAND BY A GERMAN TANK ARTILLERY SHELL DURING OPERATION MARKET GARDEN. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL.