Bentley Historical Library

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Soldier Summary

John VanHerwynen

Alternate Names
Last nameFirst name
Van HerwynenJohn
Military History

Rank: Private

Unit: United States. Army. Infantry, 339th. Company D.

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
ResidenceVriesland, MI
BurialWhite Chapel Cemetery (Troy, Mich.)
Killed in action9/20/1918
Returned to the U.S.1929
Died9/20/1918
Sources

•The history of the American expedition fighting the Bolsheviki; campaigning in north Russia 1918-1919