John Wesley Gheen, Jr.
| conflict: | Vietnam |
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| branch: | Army |
| rank: | Colonel |
| serial number: | 070721 |
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| enlistment date: | June 4, 1954 |
| place enlisted: | West Point, NY |
| discharge date: | Nov. 1, 1982 |
| place discharged: | Ft Benning, GA |
| decorations: |
Air Medal (1942-) Army Commendation Medal (1941-) Army Service Ribbon (1981-) Bronze Star Medal (1941-) Combat Infantryman Badge (1941-) Legion of Merit (1942-) Meritorious Service Medal (1969-) Oak Leaf Cluster (U. S. Armed Forces) Overseas Service Bar(s) Purple Heart (1932-) Service Star(s) Silver Star Medal (1932-) Vietnam Service Medal (1961-1975) |
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| references: | American Legion, Press-Lloyd Post No. 247 (Chisholm, Minn.) Records. Iron Range Research Center, Chisholm, Minnesota. |
Personal Information
| date of birth: | June 11, 1931 |
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| birth place: | Hibbing, MN |
| home town: | Jacksonville, FL |
| date of death: | May 29, 2013 |
| father: | John Wesley Gheen, Sr |
| mother: | Mary Agnes Gheen (nee Mlachnik) |
| siblings: | Mary Greig JoAnn Osmonson |
| school: | Chisholm High School |
Last update: 5/15/2017