John H. Denlinger wartime biography
This photograph, taken circa late 1942.
Home address at time of enlistment.
76 Kenney Ave.
Sharon Hill, PA
Occupation - draftsman
Born - January 8, 1920 Philadelphia, PA
Military Occupation at discharge - Coxswain landing craft 838
Miltary qualifications - Rifle M1 Sharpshooter 43
Battles and Campaigns - GO 33 and 40 WD 45 Philippine Islands, New Guinea, Bismarck Achipelago, Southern Philippines
Decorations - Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon with 1 bronze star, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze stars and 1 bronze arrowhead, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal.
Enlisted - Aug 14,1942
Departed United States - Departed December 21, 1943 arrived Milne Bay, New Guinea January 14,1944
Returned to United States - Departed Japan November 16,1945 arrived United States November 25, 1945
Discharged - December 6, 1945
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