World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Loten Garten
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Peculiar, Missouri
Honored By
Gregory P. Hentschel
Relationship
Grandson
Communications Chief. Served with the Cannon Company of the 162nd Infantry Regiment in the 41st Division. Served in New Guinea and the storming of Bosnek Beach on the island of Biak. In the Philippine Islands participated in the liberation of Wolfe Airfield, town of Zamboanga, Basilan and Masilay Hill. Part of Japanese occupation forces in Japan.