John Joseph Condon ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from New York
On May 6, 1945 Private First Class Condon was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 94045 |
| Service ID | 32505647 |
| Name | John Joseph Condon |
| From | Yonkers, Westchester County, New York |
| Casualty Date | May 6, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 31st Infantry Division, 124th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Mindanao, Philippines |
| Burial | Plot B Row 11 Grave 146, Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
John Joseph Condon is buried or memorialized at Plot B Row 11 Grave 146, Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
John Joseph Condon was the only son of Alice Condon. His father had died in 1934. John grew up in Yonkers, New York with his mother and two sisters, Florance and Mildred. He graduated from Commerce High School, and worked as a pharmacy clerk. Regarding military service, John told his widowed mother "I’ll go when they send for me". He was the man of the house and wanted to stay to help his mother and sisters.John was soon called up and entered the US Army in September, 1942. He was sent overseas to the Pacific Theater in February, 1944, assigned to the 124th Infantry Regiment. He took part in the invasion of Guinea and Morotai Island and was killed in action in the Philippines. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with the following citation. Private Condon was one of a six-man 60 millimeter mortar section that was wiped out by a concentration of Japanese fire after they remained in a vulnerable position to protect American forces. When their company was pinned down in an open field by heavy Japanese machine gun, mortar and rifle fire from concealed entrenchments, the six men, although realizing their vulnerable position, remained in action where they were, effectively laying a mortar barrage to cover the reorganization of their defense. They held their position despite the concentration of fire on them, delivering deadly mortar fire on the enemy, until one by one the entire section was killed. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
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