World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John W. Connell, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Woodburn, Oregon
Honored By
A Grateful American
STAFF SERGEANT, SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 70TH INFANTRY DIVISION (TRAILBLAZERS), 274TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY 'D', IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. KILLED IN ACTION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, SILVER STAR MEDAL.