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John L. Gruenbaum

Technician 5th Grade Army World War II

Army
Army
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
Technician 5th Grade
Unit
47th Medical Depot Company
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
1943 – 1945
Date of Birth
02/14/1923
Hometown
Darby, OH
Awards & Decorations
Good Conduct Medal; American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars; World War II Victory Medal
Burial Location
Plain City
Monument Paver
Yes — Section C
Overseas Service
Europe
Township (entering service)
Darby
Township (current / at death)
Plain City
Church
St. John's Lutheran
School
St. John's Lutheran
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal

Biography

Overseas service: Europe. Church: St. John's Lutheran. School: St. John's Lutheran. John attended St. John's Lutheran School and learned German. In addition to service as a medic he was also an interpreter.

Source: Veteran data form submitted 04/23/2004 by Lois J. Gruenbaum; Certificate of Honorable Discharge, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 4, p.26