MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Lavan, John J.

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Lavan​

• FORENAME

John J.​

• UNIT

3 Bn (Khaki Combat Team)​

• RANK

Staff Sergeant​

• NUMBER

33144372​

• AWARD

Bronze Star​

• PLACE

Burma 1944​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

from Luzerne County,Pennsylvania
born 17.1.1920 Wilkes-Barre,Pennsylvania
son of Charles and Maria (nee Lyall) Lavan
attended Wilkes-Barre Township High School (1 year)
miner in civilian life
enlisted 14.1.1942 New Cumberland,Pennsylvania
returned to USA 20.8.1944
foreman,Blue Coal Company
married Elia E. Fiorucci (1922-87) (2 sons John and Charles)
married Helen Shea (formerly Mrs George Cormier) (1938-2017)
last residence East Northampton Street,Wilkes-Barre,Pennsylvania
died 1.12.2004 Wilkes-Barre,Pennsylvania
St Mary's Cemetery,Wilkes-Barre,Luzerne County,Pennsylvania Mausoleum St Francis of Assisi Walk
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