Shirley John D

Monuments

Huggins Road Block- 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division Marker

Name:

John D Shirley

Rank:

Captain

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Unit:

126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1942-12-02

State:

Michigan

Cemetery:

Rosedale Memorial Park Tallmadge, Ottawa County, Michigan

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John Shirley was born on May 16, 1915 and served in the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow". He died Huggins Roadblock in New Guinea. Silver Star Recipient KIA WWII New Guinea 126th Infantry Regiment 32nd Division Marched over Owen Stanley mountains, led bayonet charge on 30 Nov 1942 through swamp between Soputa and Sanananda, New Guinea during effort which led to establishment if "Huggins Roadblock", KIA at roadblock on 2 Dec 1942. Name: SHIRLEY, JOHN D. Service Branch: ARMY Rank: CAPTAIN Date of Death: N A Hostile: Kia Home of Record City/County: Kent Home of Record State: Michigan Conflict: WWII