Corporal John J. Kundla

Brick location number

N-3-13

Branch of service

Marine Corps

Dates of service

1952 - 1953

Location(s) of service and/or conflicts

Korean War

Medals earned

Purple Heart; Korean Service Ribbon

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Reflections on this veteran's military service

Submitted by Jeffrey Kundla

My Father is still one tough Marine.  Once a Marine, always a Marine. He almost lost both legs in Korea. He's a very strong man. Ever since my Mother died in 1999, he's done it all in Lakewood:  baseball coach and a crossing guard for 20 years.  My only hero is my Father, and it will always be that way. He's 87 now and strong as ever. Semper Fi, Dad, I love you man.

My Dad moved to Lakewood in 1957. He's still in the same house. The Navy doctor told him to move somewhere warm. This is where he ended up. He was was very lucky to keep his legs from his war injuries. He loves nice, quiet Lakewood and his neighbors.

(Posted 2017)