John was born in 1923, outside of Russellville, Alabama. He married Margaret Bowen in 1942. Their first child died at birth, in 1942.
He was in the army during WWII. According to his discharge papers, he was in the following campaigns: Normandy Northern France and Central Europe Rhineland
He was awarded the European, African Middle Eastern Service medal with 4 bronze stars and the WWII Victory medal.
While deployed, his second child, was born. After his return, he and his wife had 4 more children.
He died in 1992.
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