Remembrance


Accomplishments 

Rank at time of Death: First Lieutenant, U. S. Army Air Force

Division/Unit: 758th Bomber Squadron, 459th Bomber Group

Air Medal 

World War ll

Awards and Metals:

World War ll: The World War ll medal was awarded to World War ll Veterans. 

Air Medal: The Air Medal is awarded to U.S. and civilian personnel for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievements while participating in aerial flight and foreign military personnel in actual combat in support of operations.

Oak Leaf Clusters: A U.S. military decoration in the form of a small bronze twig bearing four oak leaves and three acorns. It is worn on the ribbon of another decoration for valor, wounds, or distinguished service to signify a second award of the same medal. (Air Medal awarded 3 times)

Purple Heart: The Purple Heart medal is presented to service members who has been physically wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. military.

Oak Leaf Clusters 

Purple Heart

Cemetery Details 

Location: Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Colleville-sur-Mer, Departement du Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France 

Statistics:

Plot Location: Garden of the Missing, Army & Air Forces Tablet 25.2

                                        Tablets of the Missing (John Kalie second name from the top)

                         John Kalie Grave 

Student Eulogy

John Kalie was born and raised in Monessen, PA by Vasil and Barbra Kalie. John Kalie was the oldest of seven children (two girls, five boys). Before entering the war, John Kalie was a student in his home town. In 1941, John Kalie enlisted in World War ll. He trained at the Pre-flight San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center in Texas before being assigned to the 758th Bomber Squadron and the 459th Bombardment Group, Heavy (Primary Unit). During his time in service, John Kalie was promoted to First Lieutenant. He was a pilot and had a crew of 9 men. John Kalie died valiantly and honorably for his Country.

Newspaper column about Death Wires received in Monessen, PA

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