John V. Scanlan

1921–1945 (age 24)

Military Officer

About John V. Scanlan

John V. Scanlan (1921–1945) lived to age 24. They were a military officer. Born in Philadelphia, they died in Tokyo. They are buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

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