World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John J. Hartong, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Joliet, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. John J. Hartong
Relationship
Son
Served in Belgium at the end of the war. He was killed in Korea by elements of the Chinese Army on December 1, 1950, while leading the first attack; a suicide attack which allowed 2 other lieutenants to escape the trap.