John E. Shuler

SERGEANT JOHN E. SHULER was born John E. Szuler on August 15, 1912. The family later changed their name to Shuler. In 1930, the Shulers were living at 422 Viola Street. His father was a laborer at the McAndrews & Forbes Licorice works at South 3rd and Jefferson Streets, older sister Violet and John were working in a hosiery factory as a topper and a helper, respectively. By the time the war came the Shulers were living at 1842 Fillmore Street, in Camden NJ's 8th Ward. John Shuler was able to graduate from Camden High, and later attended the Spring Garden Institute. He was very active in basketball and baseball. 
   After entering the Army in July of 1942, he trained at Camp Gruber OK, Fort Sam Houston TX and at Shreveport LA. He qualified to join the Rangers, the Army's original Special Forces unit. He also was decorated for saving the life of a fellow soldier.
   Staff Sergeant John Shuler was killed in the fighting in Italy shortly after the Anzio invasion. He was survived by his parents, John and Anna Shuler, a brother Walter, and three sisters, Stella, Violet, and Mary.

COURIER-POST CAMDEN N.J., FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1944 

CAMDEN SERGEANT KILLED IN ACTION ON ITALIAN FRONT

      A South Camden staff sergeant attached to the American rangers is reported killed in Italy, in announcements made by the War Department

      Dead:
      Staff Sergeant John E. Shuler, 32, of 1842 Fillmore Street.

      Sgt. Shuler, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shuler, was killed May 14 in Italy, according to as message received by the family. He entered the service in July, 1942, and trained at Camp Gruber OK, Fort Sam Houston TX, and Shreveport LA before going overseas a year ago. He was attached to the American Rangers.
      Solemn Requiem mass for the dead soldier will be conducted at 9:00 AM next Wednesday in St. Joseph’s Church, with the Reverend Leon S. Winowicz as celebrant, the Reverend Lawrence Faber as deacon, and the Reverend Henry Blasczcynski as sub-deacon. The Right Reverend Monsignor Arthur B. Strenski will be in the sanctuary

  Commended for Heroism

      Sergeant Shuler was commended for heroism in aiding in the rescue of a seriously wounded fellow soldier who was carried from a foxhole under heavy enemy fire.

June 13, 1944

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