A series of newspaper articles tell the story of John Daum being initial reported as MIA and then of his official listing as KIA.  The last article annouinces a memorial service to be held in his home church.
(Clippings courtesy Tom Stumpner)

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Grave marker for Pvt John A. Daum at Plot F Row 23 Grave 42 in the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France

John was was in Co H of the 541st at Fort Benning in August 1943 when he started jump school.  On Oct. 10th he was sent to Camp Mackall in North Carolina, where he joined the 508th.

Pvt Daum was killed in action on June 8, 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart.