World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
John L. Elkin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
El Paso, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Madeline I. Stine
Relationship
Niece
Fought in Germany. Earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Killed near Remagen, Germany on March 18, 1945; one day before his 35th birthday.