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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John D. Highland

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Irish Grove, Illinois

Honored By

Missouri DAV Chapter 67

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 304TH INFANTRY, COMPANY A. WOUNDED IN BATTLE HE WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART AND A BRONZE STAR. HIS SERVICE INCLUDED THE D-DAY LANDING, COMBAT IN FRANCE, BELGIUM AND GERMANY, INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS LATER STATIONED AS A GUARD AT THE NUREMBERG TRIALS.