St. John Township Veterans Memorial
Located at the Schererville Police Department on Joliet Street, the Veteran’s Memorial is dedicated to the servicemen from St. John Township whose live were lost during World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and conflicts in the Middle East. The memorial was completed and dedicated in June of 2003, with additional servicemen added in more recent years. Images depicted on the memorial are the likeness and short biography of Township veterans killed in action from all wars. Commemorative bricks surround the memorial and are available to purchase through the Parks Department. Please click on the attached order form or contact the Parks Department at 219-865-5530.
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St. John Township Veterans Memorial
May 16, 1895 – October 7, 1918. World War One. Purple Heart Medal, WW1 Victory Medal w/2 Battle Bars.
June 9, 1886 - September 28, 1918. World War One. Purple Heart, World War 1 Victory Medal w/3 Battle Bars.
April 24, 1923 - October 2, 1944. World War Two. Silver Star, Bronze Star w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, European Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal.
January 26, 1926 - April 7, 1945. World War Two. Distinguished Fling Cross Air Medal, 3 Gold Stars, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, Pacific Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal, Naval Air Crew Wings.
July 12, 1925 - January 15, 1945. World War Two. Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal.
May 6, 1922 - April 12, 1945. World War Two. Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, European Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal.
June 25, 1924 - March 8, 1944. World War Two. Air Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, Pacific Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal.
July 27, 1917 - May 14, 1945. World War Two. Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WW2 Victory Medal.
November 1, 1924 - March 19, 1945. World War Two. Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, Pacific Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal.
May 12, 1918 - December 23, 1994. World War Two. Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal.
April 19, 1922 - February 2, 1945. World War Two. Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, European Theater Medal, WW2 Victory Medal.
February 23, 1931 - October 13, 1950. Korean War. Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean War Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal.
November 18, 1927 - May 29, 1951. Korean War. Purple Heart, POW-MIA Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Occupation Medal, Germany-Korean/UN Service Medals.
February 28, 1944 - January 28, 1969. Vietnam War. Bronze Star w/Oak Leaf Cluster w/"V" Device.
June 9, 1947 - June 24, 1969. Vietnam War. Bronze Star w/"V" Device, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal.
August 8, 1949 - December 19, 1968. Vietnam War. Navy Commendation Medal w/"V" Device, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal.
October 20, 1949 - July 2, 1970. Vietnam War. Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Letter V Device, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
October 11, 1948 - August 15, 1969. Vietnam War. Bronze Star w/"V" Device&Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal.
June 20, 1948 - August 22, 1969. Vietnam War. Bronze Star, Army Commendation, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal.
June 8, 1947 - February 5, 1968. Vietnam War. Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal.
October 24, 1948 - May 8, 1968. Vietnam War. Navy Cross, Purple Heart, 2 Gold Stars, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Military Merit Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm.
May 8, 1979 - April 15, 2012. Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom).
May 10, 1991 - July 16, 2012. Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom).