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John
J.
Stanton
KIA (WWII)
March 17, 1909

–

November 28, 1944

Born:

Donora

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Chicago

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

Margraten

, 

Holland

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Netherlands

At the time he was killed in action in Germany, John Stanton’s brother Frank serving in the U.S. Navy, and another brother Joseph was being held as a Prisoner of War in Japan.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Fifth Grade

    Batallion:

    230th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    30th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    “Work Horse of the Western Front – The Story of the 30th Infantry Division” By Robert L. Hewitt

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technician Fifth Grade John J. Stanton (ASN: 36678284), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 230th Field Artillery Battalion, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Action in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technician Fifth Grade Stanton, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.