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John J. Pinder, Jr.

World War II · US Army

United States of America
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edal of Honor recipient for his service during the invasion of Normandy.

Timeline

Birth- 6 Jun 1912
McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

1939 - 1945World War II

Branch
Army
Rank
Technician Fifth Grade
Conflict Period
World War II
Entered service
Burgettstown, Pennsylvania
Organization
U.S. Army, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division
Served For
United States of America
Gold Star
Gender
Male
Medal of Honor: Place
Near Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Medal of Honor: Date
June 6, 1944
Medal of Honor: Date award was given
4 Jan 1945
Death- 6 Jun 1944-Age: 32 years
Gunshot wound
Colleville-sur-Mer, France

Burial

Grandview Cemetery, Florence, Pennsylvania

Other Facts

Full Name
John J. Pinder, Jr.

Connections

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