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House, John Henry

Date of birth:
December 22nd, 1924 (Franklinton/Norht Carolina, United States)
Date of death:
January 16th, 2000
Nationality:
American

Biography

John Henry House joined the Marines in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he helped build part of the camp. He was then sent to the South Pacific where he participated in the battles of Saipan, Tarawa, and Tinian.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 1942
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Cheryl DeMent
  • - Family records

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