Florida

US Marine Corps

Major John Haynes  
                  
         John served his country as a U.S. Marine from 1945 to 1975. He served in the Infantry as a Combat Engineer and as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. His military service took him to the Asiatic Pacific, North Cina during the Chinese Civil War, Korea, Viet Nam, Okinawa, Japan, Borneo and other countries. He held every enlisted rank from Private to First Sergeant and served as a Commissioned warrant Officer with the official designation of Marine Gunner.  During John's 30 years of  service he received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Navyand Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.  

       John is a graduate of the University of Maryland and received his Masters Degree from Central Michigan University. He resides in Montecello, Florida with this wife Josie. He has two sons and a daughter.  He has continued his service to his country and community serving as a DAV Service Officer.

      Each person who serves our great country is a hero in our eyes.