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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Gallegos

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Jaroso, Colorado

Honored By

Alfred A. Cordova

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INFANTRYMAN, HEAVY WEAPONS PLATOON MORTARS, 32ND INFANTRY DIVISION. SAW EXTENSIVE ACTION IN PACIFIC ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA, COASTAL CAMPAIGNS AS MORTAR TEAM MEMBER. DIVISION WAS IN COMBAT OVER 650 DAYS. INJURED IN NON COMBATANT ROLE IN SEPTEMBER 1944. DECEASED JUNE 02, 2003.