John D. Gemmill

Awarded Bronze Star "For heroic service in connection with military operations in France during the period 29 July 1944 to 5 August 1944. As a messenger he displayed outstanding courage, devotion to duty, and complete disregard for personal safety in the face of heavy enemy fire. He was killed while delivering important documents to units of the division."
 
The Gazette and Daily 
(York, Pennsylvania)
23 Aug 1944, Wed  • Page 1
 
The Gazette and Daily 
(York, Pennsylvania)
24 Sep 1943, Fri  • Page 2
 
Harrisburg Telegraph 
(Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)
13 Nov 1945, Tue  • Page 11
 
The Gazette and Daily 
(York, Pennsylvania)
07 May 1942, Thu  • Page 6
 
The Gazette and Daily 
(York, Pennsylvania)
04 Aug 1954, Wed  • Page 33
 

John D. Gemmill

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Service # 

HQ, 6th Armored Division

Entered the Service from: 

Died: 5 August, 1944

Buried at:  Red Lion Cemetery  Red Lion, York County

Pennsylvania, USA

Awards: Bronze Star