The 35th Infantry Regiment Association salutes our fallen brother, PVT John William. Horvath, 33171426, who died in the service of his country on August 15th, 1943 in Vella Lavella. The cause of death was listed as KIA-Enemy Air Raid. At the time of his death John was 30 years of age. He was from Palmerton, Pennsylvania.
The decorations earned by PVT John William. Horvath include: the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
Burial:
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
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