John Leonard Hines, Jr. – Colonel, United States Army

John Leonard Hines, Jr., Colonel, U.S. Army (March 8, 1905-November 19, 1986) and his wife, Ova Richmond Hines (August 29, 1938-August 20, 1981) are buried in a lot adjacent to his father, John Leonard Hines, General, United States Army.

John L. Hines, Jr., served in World War II with the 6th Armored Division, commanding the division's Combat Command A from November 1944 to March 1945.

He was twice decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross and was severely wounded outside Frankfurt, Germany when an antitank shell grazed his face

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