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surrendered. John’s John’s contribution to the war wwii
unit remained in effort had more to do with his
Germany as part of inner character than his height.
the occupation force. He is an example of
They shipped out the kind of soldier
in December 1945 who is held in such
from Bremerhaven, high esteem by
Germany and headed liberated Europeans
back to New Jersey. to this day. The tall
John was discharged Texan got to witness
on January 22, 1946 history being made,
at Ft. Sam Houston, and he and others like
Texas. He received him are the reason
the American Theater American History
Campaign, EAME books document
Theater Campaign an Allied victory in
with four bronze World War II.
stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Ribbon
and three Overseas Service Bars.

After heading back to Plainview, John became a
building contractor. He met his future wife Barbara
Mickey at church. They were married on August 8, John was honored to go on the 2014
1948. They had five children, 12 grandchildren and Texas South Plains Honor Flight
18 great-grandchildren. John said that Barbara, who and really liked all the memorials
passed away on March 7, 2017, was “the center of and museums.
my life.” He misses her every day.

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