World War II Honoree

John R. Fout

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Londonberry, Ohio

Honored By

Terry Fout

Relationship

Daughter

MEMBER OF THE ARMY, MARCH 10, 1943 TO DECEMBER 28, 1945. MEDICAL DETACHMENT 108TH INFANTRY. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS TECHNICIAN FOURTH GRADE. SERVED IN NEW GUINEA, SOUTH PHILIPPINES AND LUZON. WOUNDED AT MASBATE ON MARCH 28, 1945. MEDALS RECEIVED INCLUDE THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN WITH THREE BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE (1ST AWARD), PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR ATTACHMENT (TRIPLE), HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON WWII, EXPERT BADGE AND MACHINE GUN BAR, MARKSMAN BADGE AND RIFLE BAR AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.