John Helus

Personal Information

Birthplace: Wilson, KS

Service Information

Branch of Service: Marine Corps

Unit: 4th Marine Division

Theater of Operation: Pacific

Enlisted / Commissioned: Jan 15, 1943

Discharged: Nov 1, 1945

Highest Rank: Private 1st Class

Military Honors: Purple Heart with Gold Star, Good Conduct Medal

Honored By: Ron Helus - son and Kristi Logue - daughter, Candy Helus - daughter, deceased, Randy Helus - son, deceased

Biography

John Helus graduated High School in 1941 from Ellsworth High. He enlisted in the Marines in December 1942 and served in the Pacific theater including Tarawa, Saipan and Iwo Jima. Helus was a rifle sharpshooter and recalls how his unit stormed the beaches in the Pacific. See attached news article for more information.