Notes: Carl Wayne Gray Genealogies

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2551	Entered active service as a draftee on February 3, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for the Air Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Marine Engineer (080). Served stateside with Squadron H, 460th Army Air Forces Base Unit (Base Services, Air Transport Command), Hamilton Field, San Rafael, California. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on December 3, 1945 at the Separation Center, Scott Field. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2170177	Hagen, Harvey W. (I26719)
2552	Entered active service as a draftee on February 3, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for the Quartermaster Corps, completed basic training, and eventually qualified in the military occupational specialty of Warehouse Foreman (MOS 252). Departed the continental U.S. on October 5, 1942 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 493rd Quartermaster Depot Company and participated in the Northern Solomons campaign. Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on October 1, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Battle Star, and the WWII Victory Medal. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2281096	Schnepper, Francis F. 'Sam' (I18055)
2553	Entered active service as a draftee on February 3, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training, qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Machine Gun Crewman (605), and assigned to Company M, 114th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division. Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit on September 5, 1945 bound for combat in The European Theater Of Operations. Participated in The Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private on November 20, 1945 at The Separation Point, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2019151	CAMBRON, James Robert (I43349)
2554	Entered active service as a draftee on February 7, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of Field Lineman (641), and departed the Continental U.S. on August 6, 1945 bound for The Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to Battery A, 123rd Field Artillery Battalion, 33rd Infantry Illinois Division, and landed on Honshu Island, Japan on September 25, 1945 as part of the Army of Occupation. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, The WWII Victory Medal and The Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on December 1, 1946 at the Separation Center, Camp Beale, California. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1969096	Winka, George Henry (I44909)
2555	Entered active service as a draftee on February 7, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the army air Forces, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Supply Clerk (835). Departed the U.S. on august 10, 1945 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with 544th Base Headquarters and Air Base Squadron. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Corporal on August 23, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2070792	Frank, Samuel W. 'Sam' Jr. (I17694)
2556	Entered active service as a draftee on February 8, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of heavy truck driver (931). Departed the U.S. on November 21, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Battery C, 660th Field Artillery Battalion (8 Inch Gun), a VII Corps non-divisional unit, in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns and into the occupation of Germany. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade on May 16, 1946 at The Separation Center, Camp Mccoy, Wisconsin. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2066457	Baker, Jimmie E. (I43129)
2557	Entered active service as a draftee on February 8, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. After training as a field lineman (MOS 641), joined the 232nd Field Artillery Battalion, 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. Departed the Continental U.S. on January 6, 1945 and entered combat in vicinity of Lutzelstein, France on February 17, 1945. Fought in France, Germany and Austria through the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. After V-E Day, returned to the U.S. and stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Awarded The American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private 1st Class on April 25, 1946. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=475409	Dickey, Donald W. (I43589)
2558	Entered active service as a draftee on February 9, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and attended the 16 week Radio Operators School, qualifying in the Military Occupational Specialty (777). Departed the U.S. on May 21, 1944 bound for assignment to Headquarters Detachment European Theater Of Operations U.S. Army (ETOUSA). Participated in the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged from the Signal Corps as a Technician 5th Grade on December 31, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1998456	Schofield, Rawleigh Wilson (I20297)
2559	Entered active service as a draftee on February 9, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified as a cryptographic technician, military occupational specialty 805. Departed the U.S. on December 15, 1944 bound for the Atlantic Theater of Operations. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged from the 785th Army Air Forces Base Unit as a Sergeant on March 19, 1946 at the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2002596	Eytchison, Vernon Leland 'Ike' (I43667)
2560	Entered active service as a draftee on January 11, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Chemical Warfare Service, completed basic training, assigned to the 873rd Chemical Company and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Toxic Gas Handler (786). Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit on September 20, 1943 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Fought in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 7, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2059882	Coble, James R. (I26711)
2561	Entered active service as a draftee on January 11, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Field Artillery, completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of Light Truck Driver (345) and assigned to Company C, 774th Tank Battalion. Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit on June 3, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Entered combat in mid-august and fought through the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Caampaigns. Earned the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with silver battle star and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on December 12, 1945 at the Separation Center at Camp Grant, Illinois. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2019956	Hagen, Warren W. (I26722)
2562	Entered active service as a draftee on January 18, 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of heavy truck driver (931). Departed the U.S. on November 2, 1943 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Battery B, 209th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (Self Propelled). Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on January 23, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2087741	Eastin, Leo Leon (I9207)
2563	Entered active service as a draftee on January 18, 1943. Trained as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery Crewman and departed the Continental U.S. on November 2, 1943 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Served with Battery Z, 497th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion. Earned The American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, The Philippine Liberation Medal, The WWII Victory Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Honorably discharged from the service at Fort Custer, Michigan on January 22, 1946. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1887446	Hemphill, Harold D. (I28218)
2564	Entered active service as a draftee on January 18, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Transportation Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Locomotive Mechanic (112). Departed the U.S. on September 20, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company B, 741st Railway Operating Battalion through the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on November 12, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2051624	Powless, Elmer S. (I32628)
2565	Entered active service as a draftee on January 2, 1943 at Fort MacCarthur, California. Selected for the Air Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Clerk Typist (405). Attend 68 weeks of service scchools including Radar, Radio, Armorer, Decontamination and Clerk Typist. Assigned to and served with the 398th Fighter Squadron, 396th Fighter Group engaged in air defense of the west coast. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on February 19, 1946 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2184478	Hesser, Norman Neal (I26730)
2566	Entered active service as a draftee on January 20, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training and eventually qualified in the military occupational specialty of gun commander (601). Departed ththe U.S. on September 6, 1944 bound for the European Theater Of Operations and served with Battery B, 28th Coast Artillery Battalion until war's end. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private on December 19, 1945 at the Camp Grant Separation Center. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2084427 His headstone says he was a Sergeant (SGT) with the 604 Coast Artillery (AA), the World War II Memorial says he was discharged as a Private.	Duke, Charles Edwin (I23755)
2567	Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of Master Mechanic (342) and assigned to Company C, 131st Ordinance Maintenance Battalion, 9th Armored Division. Departed the Continental U.S. on August 20, 1944 bound for Central Europe before entering combat on August 26, 1944. The 9th Armored Division was the first allied force to cross the Rhine in Germany. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal with four bronze stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant on October 14, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2053277	Prosser, Luther B. (I21888)
2568	Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of light truck driver (345). After a 19 month deployment abroad at Destination 'Silver' in 1942 - 1943, assigned to and served with Battery D (Harbor Defense), 6th Coast Artillery Regiment in the San Francisco, California area. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on October 10, 1945 at the separation point, Fort Winfield Scott, California. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2097132	Abbott, Harold Ermel (I669)
2569	Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training, and later qualified in the military occupational specialty of Anti Aircraft Range Section Non Commissioned Officer (527). Departed the Continental U.S. on April 5, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Battery C, 545th Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, in the Central Europe Campaign. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal With 1 bronze battle star, and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on December 22, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2207783	Kidwell, Milton Earl (I22034)
2570	Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Corps of Engineers, completed basic training, and eventually qualified in the military occupational specialty of Construction Foreman (059). Departrted the Continental U.S. on October 22, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company A, 1254th Engineer Combat Battalion in Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, Americacan Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on December 29, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2055863	Smith, John Henry Jr. (I15819)
2571	Entered active service as a draftee on January 23, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for duty with the Signal Corps, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of supply clerk (MOS 835). Departed the Continental U.S. on July 11, 1945 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 3164th Signal Service Group. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fourth Grade on August 26, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Earned The Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and The WWII Victory Medal. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2280868	Schnepper, William L. 'Junior' (I32539)
2572	Entered active service as a draftee on January 23, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Trained as a Cook (military occupational specialty 060). Departed the Continental U.S. on September 28, 1945 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Served with the 790th Railway Operating Battalion during the occupation of Japan. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorable discharge as a Technician 4th Grade on December 12, 1946 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1937167	King, Roy J. Jr. (I32541)
2573	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Carlyle, E.L. (I10832)
2574	Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for The Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training, and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Crewman (601). Departed the U.S. on July 9, 1944 bound for The Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Battery B, 867th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on February 21, 1946 at The Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2070786	Bowen, William D. (I43243)
2575	Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the corps of engineers, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of auto mechanic (014). Departed the U.S. on March 9, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company C, 359th Engineer General Service Regiment in the Central Europe Campaign. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on November 10, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2060330	Blessing, Harry Clifford (I18388)
2576	Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (MOS 745). Departed the Continental U.S. on August 17, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Company F, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th 'Blue And Gray' Infantry Division, in the Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. Reported missing in action for several days, but returned to his unit. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on October 21, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2279046	Sullens, Herman Elmer (I2410)
2577	Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Transportation Corps, completed basic training, and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Railway Section Hand (MOS 199). Departed the Continental U.S. on October 22, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company A, 712th Railway Operating Battalion, in the Ardennes and Rhineland Campaigns. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 14, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois. Earned The Distinguished Unit Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2284032 (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)	Pruitt, Arthur G. 'Babe' (I10734)
2578	Entered active service as a draftee on January 3, 1946 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Army Air Forces, completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of Basic Soldier (521), and was stationed at Chanute Field, Illinois for further training. Developed a medical condition and transferred to the 3502nd Army Air Force Base Unit's Detachment for patients from which he was discharged with a Certificate of Disability as a Private on February 9, 1947. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2106759	Banning, Harley E. (I43132)
2579	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	BLACKWELL, R.L. (I43222)
2580	Entered active service as a draftee on January 31, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty Of Light Truck Driver (345) and assigned to Company A, 387th Infantry Regiment, 97th 'Trident' Infantry Division. Departed the U.S. with his unit on February 19, 1945 bound for The European Theater of Operations. Fought in The Rhineland Campaign. Redeployed with his unit to The Pacific Theater of Operations after the Japanese surrender and was based in Japan. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation Medal (Japan). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on February 4, 1946 at The Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2055697	Brooks, Gilbert L. (I41621)
2581	Entered active service as a draftee on January 4, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for Infantry replacement training, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (MOS 745). Departed the Continental U.S. on July 26, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Company C, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th "Alamo" Infantry Division in the Normandy and Northern France Campaigns. Seriously wounded in actiotion on November 8, 1944 in vicinity of Metz, France. Removed from the battlefield for in-theater treatment and returned to the U.S. for further treatment and rehabilitation on February 16, 1945. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class witth a Certificate of Disability on September 21, 1945 at Percy Jones Hospital Center, Fort Custer, Michigan. Earned the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with 2 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2296859	Sunday, Oris Neal (I16521)
2582	Entered active service as a draftee on January 4, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Transportation Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty Of Railway Brakeman (033). Departed the U.S. on august 11, 1944 bound for The European Theater Of Operations. Assigned to served with Company C, 744th Railway Operating Battalion through The Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland Campaigns. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 16, 1945 at The Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2059979	Blackledge, William E. 'Eddie' (I43220)
2583	Entered active service as a draftee on January 4, 1946 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the medical department, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Duty Non-Commissioned Officer (566). Assigned to Company A, 34th Training Battalion, at Camp Polk, Louisiana, was honorably discharged as a Corporal on July 8, 1946 to enlist in the regular army, which he did on the next day. Earned the WWII Victory Medal for his service during the period of eligibility. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2233188	Fatheree, Billie E. (I43677)
2584	Entered active service as a draftee on July 13, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training, attended Cook Service School at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, and awarded that military occupational specialty (060). Departed the Continental U.S. on December 1, 1943 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with 227th Station Hospital, 24th Corps, and participated in the Western Pacific and Ryukyus Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fourth Grade on January 7, 1946 at the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2187055	Graham, Russell (I18541)
2585	Entered active service as a draftee on July 13, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for service with the Ordnance Department, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Ammunition Supply Technician (MOS 505). Departed the Continental U.S. on January 17, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 1928th Ordnance Armament Company (Aviation). Attended the Advanced (Aviation) Ammunition Course at the Army Air Forces Ammunition School (Aviation) in England. Honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant on April 6, 1946 at the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2299260	Sloan, Dinfred F. (I26803)
2586	Entered active service as a draftee on July 19, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for duty with the Infantry, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Medical Technician (MOS 861). Departed the Continental U.S. on February 19, 1945 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Company F, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th 'Statue Of Liberty' Infantry Division, in the Ryukyus Campaign. Redeployed to the Philippines for training and then to Japan for occupation duties. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on July 17, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 bronze battle star. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2313487	Wilcox, Keith N. (I26813)
2587	Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of rifleman (745). Departed the U.S. on March 7, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company I, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd 'All American' Airborne Division in the Central Europe Campaign and into the occupation of Germany. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on June 24, 1946 at The Separation Center, Camp Atterbury, Indiana. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2065915	Fancher, Joseph O. (I43674)
2588	Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Rifleman, 745. Departed the U.S. on New Year' Day 1945 bound for The European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company L, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd 'Second to None' Infantry Division Through the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on March 24, 1946 at The Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2004053	Allen, Lloyd A. (I43095)
2589	Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Military Policeman (677), and departed the Continental U.S. on February 10, 1945 bound for the European Theater Of Operations. Assigned to and served with the Military Police Platoon, 1st 'Big Red One' Infantry Division in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns and in the Army Of Occupation thereafter. Earned The American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal With 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on May 4, 1946 at the Separation Center, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2059897	Allison, Murl G. (I43096)
2590	Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (745). Departed the Continental U.S. on January 5, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to Company I, 275th Infantry Regiment, 70th 'Trailblazers' Infantry Division. Fought with them through Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on January 25, 1946 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2037381	Rose, Warren Paul (I44550)
2591	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Boyd, O.L. (I43247)
2592	Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Completed basic training, 12 weeks Motors Service School and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Airplane and Engine Mechanic (747). Departed the Coontinental U.S. On March 23, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Headquarters Battery, 46th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th 'Red Diamond' Infantry Division, in the Central Europe Campaign. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fourth Grade on June 28, 1946 at the Separations Center, Fort Sheridan. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2157470	Hostettler, Roger D. (I26731)
2593	Entered active service as a draftee on July 22, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for duty with the Medical Department, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Litter Bearer (MOS 657). Departed ththe Continental U.S. and participated in the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Returned to the states for treatment and convalescence due to poor health. Honorably discharged with a certificate of disability as a Private on August 27, 1943 at Borden General Hospital, Chickasha, Oklahoma. Earned the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star and the WWII Victory Medal. This information has been posted on the national world war ii memorial's registry of remembrances website by robert medley gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2316909	Wilson, Robert D. (I17153)
2594	Entered active service as a draftee on July 6, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. After training, including the Central Signal Corps School at Camp Crowder, Missouri, departed the Continental U.S. on March 5, 1943 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Served as a supply Non-Commissioned Officer (military occupational specialty 821) with the 9th Army Air Forces Radio Squadron through the Rome-Arno and Northern Apennines Campaigns. Earned a Meritorious Unit Award, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, The WWII Victory Medal, The Good Conduct Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on November 27, 1945 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=911605	Haskins, Thomas P. (I21028)
2595	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Armstrong, F.W. (I43112)
2596	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Miller, J.W. (I26775)
2597	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Wilcox, R.V. (I26814)
2598	Entered active service as a draftee on June 10, 1941. After basic training, stationed in the U.S. at Fort Knox, Kentucky; Camp Cooke, California and Fort Benning, Georgia where he graduated as a qualified paratrooper. Departed the Continental U.S. on May 8, 1943 en route to North Africa. Fought with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division through the invasions of Sicily, Italy, Normandy (D-Day) and Holland. Was killed in action on September 28, 1944 during Operation Market Garden. Awarded The Purple Heart Medal posthumously and was otherwise entitled to The Combat Infantryman Badge, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 5 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Buried with military honors at Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. Honored also at the WWII Memorial at Flora, Illinois. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source :https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1876599	Heiden, Norman H. (I42997)
2599	Entered active service as a draftee on June 10, 1942 at East Saint Louis, Illinois. Selected for The Air Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Airplane and Engine Mechanic (747). Served stateside with C Squadron, 2537th Army Air Forces Base Unit, Perrin Field, Texas. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal And Wwii Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on November 28, 1945 at The Separation Center, Scott Field, Illinois. (This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.) Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2060364	Barbee, Donald 'Bud' (I43134)
2600	Entered active service as a draftee on June 11, 1941 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Field Artillery, completed basic training, assigned to Headquarters Battery, 183rd Field Artillery Battalion, and later qualified in the military occucupational specialty of Transportation Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Departed the U.S. with his unit on June 22, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Fought with his non-divisional 155mm howitzer unit in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Bronze Star Medal (VIII Corps), Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant on October 29, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Mccoy, Wisconsin. This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission. Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2077486	Doherty, William E. 'Bill' (I18385)

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2551

Entered active service as a draftee on February 3, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for the Air Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Marine Engineer (080). Served stateside with Squadron H, 460th Army Air Forces Base Unit (Base Services, Air Transport Command), Hamilton Field, San Rafael, California. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on December 3, 1945 at the Separation Center, Scott Field.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2170177

Hagen, Harvey W. (I26719)

2552

Entered active service as a draftee on February 3, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for the Quartermaster Corps, completed basic training, and eventually qualified in the military occupational specialty of Warehouse Foreman (MOS 252). Departed the continental U.S. on October 5, 1942 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 493rd Quartermaster Depot Company and participated in the Northern Solomons campaign. Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on October 1, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Battle Star, and the WWII Victory Medal.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2281096

Schnepper, Francis F. 'Sam' (I18055)

2553

Entered active service as a draftee on February 3, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training, qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Machine Gun Crewman (605), and assigned to Company M, 114th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division. Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit on September 5, 1945 bound for combat in The European Theater Of Operations. Participated in The Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze battle stars and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private on November 20, 1945 at The Separation Point, Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2019151

CAMBRON, James Robert (I43349)

2554

Entered active service as a draftee on February 7, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of Field Lineman (641), and departed the Continental U.S. on August 6, 1945 bound for The Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to Battery A, 123rd Field Artillery Battalion, 33rd Infantry Illinois Division, and landed on Honshu Island, Japan on September 25, 1945 as part of the Army of Occupation. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, The WWII Victory Medal and The Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on December 1, 1946 at the Separation Center, Camp Beale, California.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1969096

Winka, George Henry (I44909)

2555

Entered active service as a draftee on February 7, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the army air Forces, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Supply Clerk (835). Departed the U.S. on august 10, 1945 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with 544th Base Headquarters and Air Base Squadron. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Corporal on August 23, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2070792

Frank, Samuel W. 'Sam' Jr. (I17694)

2556

Entered active service as a draftee on February 8, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of heavy truck driver (931). Departed the U.S. on November 21, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Battery C, 660th Field Artillery Battalion (8 Inch Gun), a VII Corps non-divisional unit, in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns and into the occupation of Germany. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Technician Fifth Grade on May 16, 1946 at The Separation Center, Camp Mccoy, Wisconsin.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2066457

Baker, Jimmie E. (I43129)

2557

Entered active service as a draftee on February 8, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. After training as a field lineman (MOS 641), joined the 232nd Field Artillery Battalion, 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. Departed the Continental U.S. on January 6, 1945 and entered combat in vicinity of Lutzelstein, France on February 17, 1945. Fought in France, Germany and Austria through the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. After V-E Day, returned to the U.S. and stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Awarded The American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private 1st Class on April 25, 1946.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=475409

Dickey, Donald W. (I43589)

2558

Entered active service as a draftee on February 9, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and attended the 16 week Radio Operators School, qualifying in the Military Occupational Specialty (777). Departed the U.S. on May 21, 1944 bound for assignment to Headquarters Detachment European Theater Of Operations U.S. Army (ETOUSA). Participated in the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged from the Signal Corps as a Technician 5th Grade on December 31, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1998456

Schofield, Rawleigh Wilson (I20297)

2559

Entered active service as a draftee on February 9, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified as a cryptographic technician, military occupational specialty 805. Departed the U.S. on December 15, 1944 bound for the Atlantic Theater of Operations. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged from the 785th Army Air Forces Base Unit as a Sergeant on March 19, 1946 at the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2002596

Eytchison, Vernon Leland 'Ike' (I43667)

2560

Entered active service as a draftee on January 11, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Chemical Warfare Service, completed basic training, assigned to the 873rd Chemical Company and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Toxic Gas Handler (786). Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit on September 20, 1943 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Fought in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 7, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2059882

Coble, James R. (I26711)

2561

Entered active service as a draftee on January 11, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Field Artillery, completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of Light Truck Driver (345) and assigned to Company C, 774th Tank Battalion. Departed the Continental U.S. with his unit on June 3, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Entered combat in mid-august and fought through the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Caampaigns. Earned the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with silver battle star and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on December 12, 1945 at the Separation Center at Camp Grant, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2019956

Hagen, Warren W. (I26722)

2562

Entered active service as a draftee on January 18, 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of heavy truck driver (931). Departed the U.S. on November 2, 1943 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Battery B, 209th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (Self Propelled). Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on January 23, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2087741

Eastin, Leo Leon (I9207)

2563

Entered active service as a draftee on January 18, 1943. Trained as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery Crewman and departed the Continental U.S. on November 2, 1943 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Served with Battery Z, 497th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion. Earned The American Campaign Medal, The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, The Philippine Liberation Medal, The WWII Victory Medal and The Good Conduct Medal. Honorably discharged from the service at Fort Custer, Michigan on January 22, 1946.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1887446

Hemphill, Harold D. (I28218)

2564

Entered active service as a draftee on January 18, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Transportation Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Locomotive Mechanic (112). Departed the U.S. on September 20, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company B, 741st Railway Operating Battalion through the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician 5th Grade on November 12, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2051624

Powless, Elmer S. (I32628)

2565

Entered active service as a draftee on January 2, 1943 at Fort MacCarthur, California. Selected for the Air Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Clerk Typist (405). Attend 68 weeks of service scchools including Radar, Radio, Armorer, Decontamination and Clerk Typist. Assigned to and served with the 398th Fighter Squadron, 396th Fighter Group engaged in air defense of the west coast. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on February 19, 1946 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2184478

Hesser, Norman Neal (I26730)

2566

Entered active service as a draftee on January 20, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training and eventually qualified in the military occupational specialty of gun commander (601). Departed ththe U.S. on September 6, 1944 bound for the European Theater Of Operations and served with Battery B, 28th Coast Artillery Battalion until war's end. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private on December 19, 1945 at the Camp Grant Separation Center.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2084427

His headstone says he was a Sergeant (SGT) with the 604 Coast Artillery (AA), the World War II Memorial says he was discharged as a Private.

Duke, Charles Edwin (I23755)

2567

Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of Master Mechanic (342) and assigned to Company C, 131st Ordinance Maintenance Battalion, 9th Armored Division. Departed the Continental U.S. on August 20, 1944 bound for Central Europe before entering combat on August 26, 1944. The 9th Armored Division was the first allied force to cross the Rhine in Germany. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Medal with four bronze stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant on October 14, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2053277

Prosser, Luther B. (I21888)

2568

Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of light truck driver (345). After a 19 month deployment abroad at Destination 'Silver' in 1942 - 1943, assigned to and served with Battery D (Harbor Defense), 6th Coast Artillery Regiment in the San Francisco, California area. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on October 10, 1945 at the separation point, Fort Winfield Scott, California.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2097132

Abbott, Harold Ermel (I669)

2569

Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training, and later qualified in the military occupational specialty of Anti Aircraft Range Section Non Commissioned Officer (527). Departed the Continental U.S. on April 5, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Battery C, 545th Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, in the Central Europe Campaign. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal With 1 bronze battle star, and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on December 22, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2207783

Kidwell, Milton Earl (I22034)

2570

Entered active service as a draftee on January 21, 1942 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Corps of Engineers, completed basic training, and eventually qualified in the military occupational specialty of Construction Foreman (059). Departrted the Continental U.S. on October 22, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company A, 1254th Engineer Combat Battalion in Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, Americacan Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on December 29, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2055863

Smith, John Henry Jr. (I15819)

2571

Entered active service as a draftee on January 23, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for duty with the Signal Corps, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of supply clerk (MOS 835). Departed the Continental U.S. on July 11, 1945 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 3164th Signal Service Group. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fourth Grade on August 26, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Earned The Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and The WWII Victory Medal.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2280868

Schnepper, William L. 'Junior' (I32539)

2572

Entered active service as a draftee on January 23, 1945 at Chicago, Illinois. Trained as a Cook (military occupational specialty 060). Departed the Continental U.S. on September 28, 1945 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Served with the 790th Railway Operating Battalion during the occupation of Japan. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorable discharge as a Technician 4th Grade on December 12, 1946 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1937167

King, Roy J. Jr. (I32541)

2573

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Carlyle, E.L. (I10832)

2574

Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for The Coast Artillery Corps, completed basic training, and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Crewman (601). Departed the U.S. on July 9, 1944 bound for The Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Battery B, 867th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on February 21, 1946 at The Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2070786

Bowen, William D. (I43243)

2575

Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the corps of engineers, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of auto mechanic (014). Departed the U.S. on March 9, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company C, 359th Engineer General Service Regiment in the Central Europe Campaign. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on November 10, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2060330

Blessing, Harry Clifford (I18388)

2576

Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Infantry, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (MOS 745). Departed the Continental U.S. on August 17, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Company F, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th 'Blue And Gray' Infantry Division, in the Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe Campaigns. Reported missing in action for several days, but returned to his unit. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on October 21, 1945 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal.

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Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2279046

Sullens, Herman Elmer (I2410)

2577

Entered active service as a draftee on January 26, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Transportation Corps, completed basic training, and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Railway Section Hand (MOS 199). Departed the Continental U.S. on October 22, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company A, 712th Railway Operating Battalion, in the Ardennes and Rhineland Campaigns. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 14, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois. Earned The Distinguished Unit Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal.

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Pruitt, Arthur G. 'Babe' (I10734)

2578

Entered active service as a draftee on January 3, 1946 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the Army Air Forces, completed basic training, qualified in the military occupational specialty of Basic Soldier (521), and was stationed at Chanute Field, Illinois for further training. Developed a medical condition and transferred to the 3502nd Army Air Force Base Unit's Detachment for patients from which he was discharged with a Certificate of Disability as a Private on February 9, 1947.

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Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2106759

Banning, Harley E. (I43132)

2579

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

BLACKWELL, R.L. (I43222)

2580

Entered active service as a draftee on January 31, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty Of Light Truck Driver (345) and assigned to Company A, 387th Infantry Regiment, 97th 'Trident' Infantry Division. Departed the U.S. with his unit on February 19, 1945 bound for The European Theater of Operations. Fought in The Rhineland Campaign. Redeployed with his unit to The Pacific Theater of Operations after the Japanese surrender and was based in Japan. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one bronze battle star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation Medal (Japan). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on February 4, 1946 at The Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

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Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2055697

Brooks, Gilbert L. (I41621)

2581

Entered active service as a draftee on January 4, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for Infantry replacement training, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (MOS 745). Departed the Continental U.S. on July 26, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Company C, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th "Alamo" Infantry Division in the Normandy and Northern France Campaigns. Seriously wounded in actiotion on November 8, 1944 in vicinity of Metz, France. Removed from the battlefield for in-theater treatment and returned to the U.S. for further treatment and rehabilitation on February 16, 1945. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class witth a Certificate of Disability on September 21, 1945 at Percy Jones Hospital Center, Fort Custer, Michigan. Earned the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign with 2 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2296859

Sunday, Oris Neal (I16521)

2582

Entered active service as a draftee on January 4, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Selected for the Transportation Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty Of Railway Brakeman (033). Departed the U.S. on august 11, 1944 bound for The European Theater Of Operations. Assigned to served with Company C, 744th Railway Operating Battalion through The Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland Campaigns. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on December 16, 1945 at The Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

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Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2059979

Blackledge, William E. 'Eddie' (I43220)

2583

Entered active service as a draftee on January 4, 1946 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for the medical department, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Duty Non-Commissioned Officer (566). Assigned to Company A, 34th Training Battalion, at Camp Polk, Louisiana, was honorably discharged as a Corporal on July 8, 1946 to enlist in the regular army, which he did on the next day. Earned the WWII Victory Medal for his service during the period of eligibility.

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Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2233188

Fatheree, Billie E. (I43677)

2584

Entered active service as a draftee on July 13, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training, attended Cook Service School at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, and awarded that military occupational specialty (060). Departed the Continental U.S. on December 1, 1943 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with 227th Station Hospital, 24th Corps, and participated in the Western Pacific and Ryukyus Campaigns. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fourth Grade on January 7, 1946 at the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.

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Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2187055

Graham, Russell (I18541)

2585

Entered active service as a draftee on July 13, 1943 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for service with the Ordnance Department, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Ammunition Supply Technician (MOS 505). Departed the Continental U.S. on January 17, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with the 1928th Ordnance Armament Company (Aviation). Attended the Advanced (Aviation) Ammunition Course at the Army Air Forces Ammunition School (Aviation) in England. Honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant on April 6, 1946 at the Separation Center, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal.

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Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2299260

Sloan, Dinfred F. (I26803)

2586

Entered active service as a draftee on July 19, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Selected for duty with the Infantry, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Medical Technician (MOS 861). Departed the Continental U.S. on February 19, 1945 bound for the Pacific Theater of Operations. Assigned to and fought with Company F, 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th 'Statue Of Liberty' Infantry Division, in the Ryukyus Campaign. Redeployed to the Philippines for training and then to Japan for occupation duties. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on July 17, 1946 at the Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 bronze battle star.

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Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2313487

Wilcox, Keith N. (I26813)

2587

Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of rifleman (745). Departed the U.S. on March 7, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company I, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd 'All American' Airborne Division in the Central Europe Campaign and into the occupation of Germany. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on June 24, 1946 at The Separation Center, Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

(This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.)

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=2065915

Fancher, Joseph O. (I43674)

2588

Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Rifleman, 745. Departed the U.S. on New Year' Day 1945 bound for The European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Company L, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd 'Second to None' Infantry Division Through the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze battle stars and The WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on March 24, 1946 at The Separation Center, Fort Sheridan, Illinois.

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Allen, Lloyd A. (I43095)

2589

Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Chicago, Illinois. Completed basic training, qualified in the Military Occupational Specialty of Military Policeman (677), and departed the Continental U.S. on February 10, 1945 bound for the European Theater Of Operations. Assigned to and served with the Military Police Platoon, 1st 'Big Red One' Infantry Division in the Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns and in the Army Of Occupation thereafter. Earned The American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal With 2 bronze battle stars, WWII Victory Medal and The Army Of Occupation Medal (Germany). Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on May 4, 1946 at the Separation Center, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

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Allison, Murl G. (I43096)

2590

Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Rifleman (745). Departed the Continental U.S. on January 5, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to Company I, 275th Infantry Regiment, 70th 'Trailblazers' Infantry Division. Fought with them through Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned The Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Private First Class on January 25, 1946 at Camp Grant, Illinois.

Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2037381

Rose, Warren Paul (I44550)

2591

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Boyd, O.L. (I43247)

2592

Entered active service as a draftee on July 21, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Completed basic training, 12 weeks Motors Service School and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Airplane and Engine Mechanic (747). Departed the Coontinental U.S. On March 23, 1945 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Assigned to and served with Headquarters Battery, 46th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th 'Red Diamond' Infantry Division, in the Central Europe Campaign. Earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star, and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Technician Fourth Grade on June 28, 1946 at the Separations Center, Fort Sheridan.

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Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2157470

Hostettler, Roger D. (I26731)

2593

Entered active service as a draftee on July 22, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Selected for duty with the Medical Department, completed basic training, and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Litter Bearer (MOS 657). Departed ththe Continental U.S. and participated in the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Returned to the states for treatment and convalescence due to poor health. Honorably discharged with a certificate of disability as a Private on August 27, 1943 at Borden General Hospital, Chickasha, Oklahoma. Earned the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze battle star and the WWII Victory Medal.

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Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2316909

Wilson, Robert D. (I17153)

2594

Entered active service as a draftee on July 6, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. After training, including the Central Signal Corps School at Camp Crowder, Missouri, departed the Continental U.S. on March 5, 1943 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Served as a supply Non-Commissioned Officer (military occupational specialty 821) with the 9th Army Air Forces Radio Squadron through the Rome-Arno and Northern Apennines Campaigns. Earned a Meritorious Unit Award, The American Campaign Medal, The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze battle stars, The WWII Victory Medal, The Good Conduct Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on November 27, 1945 at Camp Grant, Illinois.

Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=911605

Haskins, Thomas P. (I21028)

2595

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Armstrong, F.W. (I43112)

2596

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Miller, J.W. (I26775)

2597

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Wilcox, R.V. (I26814)

2598

Entered active service as a draftee on June 10, 1941. After basic training, stationed in the U.S. at Fort Knox, Kentucky; Camp Cooke, California and Fort Benning, Georgia where he graduated as a qualified paratrooper. Departed the Continental U.S. on May 8, 1943 en route to North Africa. Fought with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division through the invasions of Sicily, Italy, Normandy (D-Day) and Holland. Was killed in action on September 28, 1944 during Operation Market Garden. Awarded The Purple Heart Medal posthumously and was otherwise entitled to The Combat Infantryman Badge, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 5 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Buried with military honors at Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. Honored also at the WWII Memorial at Flora, Illinois.

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Heiden, Norman H. (I42997)

2599

Entered active service as a draftee on June 10, 1942 at East Saint Louis, Illinois. Selected for The Air Corps, completed basic training and qualified in the military occupational specialty of Airplane and Engine Mechanic (747). Served stateside with C Squadron, 2537th Army Air Forces Base Unit, Perrin Field, Texas. Earned The Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal And Wwii Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Sergeant on November 28, 1945 at The Separation Center, Scott Field, Illinois.

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Source: https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2060364

Barbee, Donald 'Bud' (I43134)

2600

Entered active service as a draftee on June 11, 1941 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Selected for the Field Artillery, completed basic training, assigned to Headquarters Battery, 183rd Field Artillery Battalion, and later qualified in the military occucupational specialty of Transportation Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Departed the U.S. with his unit on June 22, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Fought with his non-divisional 155mm howitzer unit in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Earned the Bronze Star Medal (VIII Corps), Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze battle stars and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant on October 29, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Mccoy, Wisconsin.

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Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=2077486

Doherty, William E. 'Bill' (I18385)

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