World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John L. Drout
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
Entered Army September 25, 1942, served in WWII with the 33rd Infantry Division (The Prairie Division), 123rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, Company K, in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Campaigns: New Guinea, Philippine Islands. Awards: Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifleman.