The remains of T/4 John Kovach Jr., C Company, 192nd Tank Battalion, are unloaded from a Delta Airliner at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Romulus, Michigan, on Saturday, July 8, 2017.
Photos Courtesy of Jim Recker & Lisa Ling-Recker
The remains of T/4 John Kovach Jr., C Company, 192nd Tank Battalion, are unloaded from a Delta Airliner at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Romulus, Michigan, on Saturday, July 8, 2017.
Photos Courtesy of Jim Recker & Lisa Ling-Recker
The casket with the remains Of John Kovach is unloaded in Detroit, Michigan.
The remains of T/4 John Kovach Jr
The funeral procession, in Monroe, Michigan, making its way to Port Clinton, Ohio.
The funeral procession, in Monroe, Michigan, making its way to Port Clinton, Ohio.
Procession outside of Northwood, Ohio
Procession outside of Northwood, Ohio
Funeral Procession for T/4 John Kovach Jr. leaving the funeral home in Port Clinton, Ohio. The American flag is hanging between the homes that were owned by the parents of Harold R. Beggs and his brother. Harold R. Beggs was also a member of C Company, 192nd Tank Battalion. He returned home after the war.
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Funeral Procession for T/4 John Kovach Jr. leaving the funeral home in Port Clinton, Ohio. The American flag is hanging between the homes that were owned by the parents of Harold R. Beggs and his brother. Harold R. Beggs was also a member of C Company, 192nd Tank Battalion. He returned home after the war.
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Courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
Courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
The principal of Bataan Elementary School, and the school janitor stand below the American flag flying at half mast waiting for the arrival of the hearse carrying the remains of T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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The principal of Bataan Elementary School, and the school janitor stand below the American flag flying at half mast waiting for the arrival of the hearse carrying the remains of T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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The funeral procession of T/4 John Kovach Jr. arrives at Bataan Elementary School in Port Clinton.
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The funeral procession of T/4 John Kovach Jr. arrives at Bataan Elementary School in Port Clinton.
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Casket of T/4 John Kovach Jr. entering Bataan Elementary School
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Casket of T/4 John Kovach Jr. entering Bataan Elementary School
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People entering the gymnasium for the memorial service for
T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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People entering the gymnasium for the memorial service for
T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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The casket of T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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The casket of T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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T/4 John Kovach's casket. A television camera person is also seen in the photo.
Courtexy of Dave Bishop Sr.
T/4 John Kovach's casket. A television camera person is also seen in the photo.
Courtexy of Dave Bishop Sr.
Members of the Patriot Guard of Ohio
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Members of the Patriot Guard of Ohio
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Members of the Port Clinton VFW Post
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Members of the Port Clinton VFW Post
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American Flag and POW Flag, at Riverview Cemetery, fly at half mast in honor of T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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American Flag and POW Flag, at Riverview Cemetery, fly at half mast in honor of T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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Military Honor Guard readies to unload the casket of T/4 John Kovach Jr. at Riverview Cemetery in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Courtesy of Kevin Winters
Military Honor Guard readies to unload the casket of T/4 John Kovach Jr. at Riverview Cemetery in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Courtesy of Kevin Winters
Ethel Smith, sister of T/4 John Kolvach Jr., arrives at Riverview Cemetery for her brother's burial
Ethel Smith, sister of T/4 John Kolvach Jr., arrives at Riverview Cemetery for her brother's burial
Mary Ocheske arrives at Riverview Cemetery for her brother's burial.
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Mary Ocheske arrives at Riverview Cemetery for her brother's burial.
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Hearse carrying the remains of T/4 John Kovach Jr. arrives at Riverview Cemetery.
Courtesy of Kevin Winters
Hearse carrying the remains of T/4 John Kovach Jr. arrives at Riverview Cemetery.
Courtesy of Kevin Winters
The following photos are courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
The following photos are courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
VFW and American Legion members salute T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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VFW and American Legion members salute T/4 John Kovach Jr.
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Honor Guard and Bugler
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Honor Guard and Bugler
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The following photographs appear on Bataanproject.com courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
The following photographs appear on Bataanproject.com courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
A World War II TBM Avenger does a flyover of T/4 John Kovach Jr's funeral.
Courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
A World War II TBM Avenger does a flyover of T/4 John Kovach Jr's funeral.
Courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
A World War II TBM Avenger does a flyover of T/4 John Kovach Jr's funeral.
Courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
A World War II TBM Avenger does a flyover of T/4 John Kovach Jr's funeral.
Courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
A World War II TBM Avenger does a flyover of T/4 John Kovach Jr's funeral.
Courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.
A World War II TBM Avenger does a flyover of T/4 John Kovach Jr's funeral.
Courtesy of Dave Bishop Sr.