John B Vosburgh★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Kansas
On June 11, 1944 First Lieutenant Vosburgh was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Kansas. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
John B Vosburgh
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 44150 |
| Service ID | O-1304595 |
| Name | John B Vosburgh |
| From | Sedgwick County, Kansas |
| Casualty Date | June 11, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 36th Infantry Division, 141st Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Burial | Plot F Row 12 Grave 35, Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
John B Vosburgh is buried or memorialized at Plot F Row 12 Grave 35, Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - John B Vosburgh was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Vosburgh had the rank of First Lieutenant. Service number assignment was O-1304595. Attached to 36th Infantry Division, 141st Infantry Regiment.
According to our records Kansas was his home or enlistment state and Sedgwick county has been included within the archival record. During his service in World War II, Army Vosburgh experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 11, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Silver Star
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Kansas was home to over 7,827 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Kansas was home to over 7,827 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,408 World War I
• 5,327 World War II
• 463 Korean War
• 629 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,355 Missing in action
• 58 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 62 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 5 Medal of Honor recipients
• 5,327 World War II
• 463 Korean War
• 629 Vietnam War
• 173 Prisoners of war
• 1,355 Missing in action
• 58 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 62 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 5 Medal of Honor recipients
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