World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John H. Grinde
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
De Forest, Wisconsin
Honored By
Mr. Kenneth R. Kampen
Relationship
Cousin
Shot down near Ruoti, Italy August 16, 1943. The plane was shot down by enemy aircraft on a mission that began in Egypt August 16, 1943. Inducted into the Air Force May 1942. Went to London July 1, 1943 and then to Africa.