John B. Shirley

NOBC # 729L

U. S. Army

Second Lieutenant

15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division

March 1944 - January 1946

Born: 12/8/1924

Battlefield Commission: April 26, 1945 Nuremberg, Germany

Awards:

• Combat Infantryman's Badge

• Silver Star

• Bronze Star with one cluster and V device

• Purple Heart

• Legion of Honor (France)

• European Theater Campaign ribbon

  • 5 Battle Stars

  • 1 Invasion Arrowhead

• German Army of Occupation Medal

• World War II Victory Medal

• Army Good Conduct Medal

• American Defense Service Medal

Family: Spouse Helen   Children Steven, James, Jean, Barbara, Patricia

4 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter

Past President of the Society of the Third Infantry Division

Past President of the 15th Infantry Regiment Association

John B. Shirley

Germany - November 1945

Commander, I Company

15th Infantry Regiment. 3rd Infantry Division