John J. Helus

John J. Helus

Marine Corps

JOHN
J.
HELUS

Aug 24, 1923 - Jun 1, 2007
BIRTHPLACE: Wilson, KS

SOLDIER DETAILS

HIGHEST RANK: Private 1st Class
DIVISION:
Marine Corps
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4th Marine Division
THEATER OF OPERATION:
Pacific
SERVED: Jan 15, 1943 -
Nov 1, 1945
BATTLE: Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Saipan, Iwo Jima,
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.

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