Steele, John D.
Army Private

John D. Steele, age 23, from Duncansville, Pennsylvania, Blair county. Their last known residence was in Duncansville.

Parents: John M. Steele and Margaret (Spearing) Steele.

Service era: World War II
Schools: Hollidaysburg High, 1937. Altoona School of the Bible, 1940.
Military history: Private, medical detachment of the 16th Infantry Regiment of 1st division of General Hodge’s 1st Army. Entered armed forces May 8, 1943.

Date of death: Tuesday, June 6, 1944
Death details: Killed in action on D-Day in France.
Cemetery: Presbyterian, Hollidaysburg

Source: National Archives, Altoona Mirror, grave marker