John V. Christensen

Camp Hood TX, Philippine Islands / World War II
  • Military specialty: Unknown
  • Awards: Purple Heart

b. 19 May 1923, d. 11 Oct 1990. John Vernon Christensen was born to John Martinus and Edith Elizabeth (McConnell) Christensen at Storden, MN. He graduated from high school at Bingham Lake, MN in 1941. He enlisted in the US Army on 19 Oct 1944 and served in the Philippine Islands. He received several awards including the Purple Heart. After his honorable discharge, he returned to MN and married Margaret Johnson.  They lived in Windom where John was employed by Cities Service.  He also worked in Iowa, Georgia, and Minneapolis, MN. Buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

  • Obituary: Yes