John (Ioannis) E. Karanzas was born on May 15, 1900, to Eleftherios and Maria Karanzas in Sianna, a picturesque village in the southwestern part of the Greek island of Rhodes. At the age of 20, driven by a desire to support his family, John emigrated to the United States. He initially settled in McCleary, Washington, where he found work in a lumber mill. Renowned for his strong work ethic, John impressed a local businessman who offered him a partnership in a grocery store. Tragically, his partner was killed in an automobile accident, leaving John as the sole proprietor. Despite the challenges, John persevered, becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1934. On August 19, 1942, at 42 years old, John enlisted ...

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