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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John N. Plunk

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bethel Springs, Tennessee

Honored By

Robert Plunk

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 141ST ARMORED INFANTRY, 2ND ARMORED DIVISION. HIS UNIT WAS TRYING TO CROSS THE ELBE RIVER, BUT EVERY TIME THEY PUT UP A BRIDGE TO CROSS TANKS, THE GERMANS WOULD BLOW IT UP. THEY PUT INFANTRY ACROSS AND HE WAS CAPTURED THE SAME DAY THE AMERICANS PULLED BACK AT THE START OF PEACE TALKS. HE WAS A PRISONER OF WAR FOR 21 DAYS, 16 OF THOSE THEY WERE ON THE MOVE SLEEPING IN BARNS.