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Veterans Roll of Honor: JOHN FOSSEN

Branch of Service: United States Army

Rank: First Lieutenant

Service history: Lt. John Fossen enlisted in mid-1941 and was promoted to Sergeant by early 1942. In 1943 he attended Officer Candidate School and served the remainder of the war as an artillery officer, serving in the European Theater.

Awards and Decorations:
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
American Defense Service Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
WWII Victory Medal

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