John J. Van Buren Military person

John J. Van Buren (1915–1942) was a United States Navy officer who received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Navy Cross for his actions in combat during World War II.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 20, 1915
Birth place
Mukwonago Wisconsin
Date of deathJune 04, 1942
Place of death
Pacific Ocean

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Navy Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations
Marshall Islands
Battle of Midway
World War II
military branch
United States Navy Reserve
military unit
Bombing Squadron 6
service start1938
service end1942

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External resources

  1. http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/j3/john_j_van_buren.htm