John Austin “Johnnie” Linerwas the son of Colonel Adolphus “Dolph” Liner and Willie Bell Rowland. He had been in the Army since 23 February 1942 and overseas since October, 1943.
Pfc. Liner was killed in action in France. He was initially buried at Andilly Cemetery at Lay St. Rémy, France and reburied at Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold, France, B, 23, 21
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 28 January 1917
- Date of death: 10 September 1944
- County: McMinn
- Hometown: Calhoun
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Lorraine American Cemetery, St. Avold (Moselle), France
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XV, Middle Panel
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