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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

John A. Becka

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Grindstone, Pennsylvania

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM DECEMBER 4, 1940 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON AUGUST 7, 1944. SERVED WITH COMPANY 'K', 26TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION WHILE IN ST. FRAIMBAULT DE PRIERES, FRANCE. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.