Grave marker for John N. Bouey in
Plot GET 2 g36 of the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma (San Mateo
county), California.
Born in Canada, John enlisted at San
Francisco, CA on 20 October 1943.
His initial journey through basic
training and jump school are unknown but on 8/10/1944 he was transferred
from the 11th Replacement Depot to Hq 2nd, 508th
Pvt Bouey was awarded the Brose
Service Arrowhead device for the Holland campaign and Airborne
operations and apparently also saw action during the Ardennes campaign.
He was discharged on 22 March 1946
and returned to San Francisco. |