World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John E. Newby
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Medford, Massachusetts
Honored By
Lt. Col. Laurence N. Baker, USMCR
Relationship
Stepson
Drafted June 1943. Assigned to the 34th infantry division, Italian campaign, November 1943. Battlefield commission 2nd lieutenant November 1944 at 19 years, 5 months. Infantry platoon commander November 1944 to May 1945. Occupation duty May 1945-1946. Discharged as a 1st Lieutenant 1946. Recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal.