Service record book of men and women of Odon, Indiana and community, Part 3

Author: American Legion. Post 293 (Odon, Ind.); Odon and Community Business Men
Publication date: [194-]
Publisher: Odon, Ind. : American Legion Post 293
Number of Pages: 100


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DON HASTINGS Date of Induction-July 19, 1938. Branch of Service-Air Force. Training and Duty Stations-Scott Field, Illinois; Bolling Field, District of Columbia. Date of Embarkation-April 1945. Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon and Victory Medal. Rank- Technical Sergeant. Tatal Months Served-9 years and 5 months. Still in Service.


DWIGHT RICHARD HAYES


Date of Induction-March 1, 1944. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Purdue University; Notre Dame University and Great Lakes, filinois. Theater of operation-American. Medals earned-Victory Medal. Discharge Station-Great Lakes, Illinois. Date of Discharge-June 19, 1946. Rating-Seamaa Second Class. Total Months Served-29. Present Occupation-Student.


WILLIAM PAUL HAYS, JR.


Date of induction-November 25, 1942. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, lilinois; Newport, Rhode faland; Noriolk, Virginia. Date of Embarkation-September 1943. Theater of operation-American, European, African, Pacific. Date returned to U. S .- January 1946. Diacharge Station-Great Lakes, Illinois. Date of Discharge-January 12, 1946. Rating-Quartermaster First Class. Total Months Served-37. Present Occupation-Student.


THOMAS A. HAYS


Date of Induction-March 24, 1944. Branch of Service-Field Artillery. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Wolters, Texas; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, Date of Embarkation-May 3, 1945. Theater of operation-Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Engagements-Philippine Liberation. Date returned to U. S .- April 23, 1946. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, indiana. Date of Discharge-May 2, 1946. Rank-Master Sergeant. Total Months Served-25. Present Occupation-Auto Mechanic.


RALPH HEDGES Date of induction-December 1942. Branch of Service-Army Reserve. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Harrison, Indiana. Date of Discharge-November 1943. Rank-Private. Total Months Served-11 i/2. Present Occupation-Chemist.


RAY C. HATTERY


Date of Induction-April 15, 1941. Branch of Service-Infantry. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Shelby, Mississippi; Fort Benning, Georgia; Jackson, Mississippi; Camp Gordon Johnston, Florida; Camp Livingston, Louisiana. Date of Embarkation-December 30, 1943. Theater of operation-South Pacific. Engagements-New Guinea, Leyte, Luzon. Medals earned-Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon W/3 Stars and Arrowhead, American Theater Ribbon, American Defense Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon W/Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Rifle Sharpshooter. Date returned to U. S .- November 1, 1945, Discharged-November 9, 1945 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Rank-Technician Fifth Grade. Total Months Served-55.


CLARENCE W. HERNDON


Date of Induction-October 30, 1942. Branch of Service-Army, Ist Cavalry Division. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Custer, Michigan; Fort McClellan, Alabama; Fort Bliss, Texas. Date of Embarkation-June 26, 1943. Theater of operation-Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Engagements-New Guinea, Bismarck-Archipelago, Southern Philippines, Luzon. Medals earned-Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal W/Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge. Date returned to U. S .- September 6, 1945, Discharge Station-Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Date of Discharge-September 21, 1945. Rank-Technician Third Class. Total Montha Served-35.


JOSEPH L. HEHN


Date of Induction-August 19, 1927. Branch of Service-U. S. Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois; Yorktown, Virginia; Annapolis, Maryland; Crane, Indiana; San Pedro, California; Shoemaker, California; Treasure Island, California; Newport, Rhode Island, Served in all theaters.


Discharge Station-Jacksonville, Florida. Date of Discharge-September 26, 1946. Rating-Chief Boatswain's Mate. Total Months Served-19 years and 6 months. Present Occupation-U. S. Navy Shore Patrol in Shanghai, China.


HAROLD R. HILDERBRAND


Date of Induction-August 24, 1942.


Branch of Service-U. S. Marine Corps. Training and Duty Stations- Washington, D. C .; Quantico, Virginia; Miramar, San Diego, California. Theater of operation-New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Pelelieu, Pearl Harbor. Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal, Marine Corps Reserve. Date returned to U. S .- September 23, 1945. Diacharge Station-San Diego, California. Date of Discharge-October 8, 1945. Rank-Staff Sergeant. Total Months Served-38. Present Occupation-Photographer.


VICTOR H. HERNDON


Date of Induction-June 22, 1942. Branch of Service- Army Air Force. Training and Outy Stations-Fort Harrison, Indiana; Jefferson Barracks, Missouri; Buckingham Field, Fort Myers, Florida. Discharge Station-Fort Hayes, Ohio. Date of Discharge-September 27, 1944. Rank-Sergeant, Radio Repairman. Total Months Served-27 months and 6 days. Present Occupation-Radio and Refrigeration Service Engineer.


WILLIAM CODY HERNDON, SR.


Date of Induction-July 3, 1944. Branch of Service-U. S. Navy Reserve. Training and Duty Stations-Sampson, New York; Whiting Field, Milton, Florida; Pensacola, Florida; Corry Field, Florida; Mainside, Pensacola, Florida. Discharge Station-New Orleans, Louisiana. Date of Discharge-April 13, 1946. Rating-Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class. Total Months Served-21. Present Occupation-Radio and Refrigeration Mechanic.


HARRY L. HILL


Date of Iaduction-November 4, 1942. Branch of Service-Army Air Force. Training and Duty Stations-Kellogg Field, Michigan; Statesboro, Georgia; Drew Field, Florida. Date of Embarkation-November 7, 1944. Theater of operation-South Pacific. Engagements-New Guinea, Southera Philippines, Luzoa, Western Pacific. Medala earned-Philippine Liberstioa Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon W/4 Bronze Stars. Date returned to U. S .- December 19, 1945. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-December 28, 1945. Rank-Private First Class. Total Montha Served-38.


W. R. HINDMAN


Date of Induction-July 5, 1943. Branch of Service-Armoured. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Fannin, Texas; Claremont, California; Camp Bowie, Texas; Fort Knox, Kentucky. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-February 6, 1946. Rank-Staff Sergeant. Total Months Served-2 years and 6 months. Present Occupation-Student.


DEXTER HOWARD Date of Induction-May 30, 1944. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stationa-Great Lakes, Illinois. Date of Embarkation-November 4, 1944. Theater of operation-Pacific. Engagements-Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Date returned to U. S .- May 15, 1946. Discharge Station-Great Lakes, Illinola. Date of Discharge-May 25, 1946. Rating-Coxswain. Total Months Served-24.


DALE HOWARD Date of Induction- April 25, 1946. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois and Arlington, Virginia. Rating-Seaman First Class. Still in Service.


ALBERT W. HOWARD Date of Induction-March 11, 1943. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Lawton, Washington. Date of Embarkation-September 25, 1943. Theater of operation-Asiatic-Pacific. Date returned to U. S .- January 2, 1944. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-February 19, 1946. Rank-Technician Fifth Grade. Total Months Served-36.


DWIGHT D. HOLT


Data of Induction-July 17, 1942. Branch of Service-Coast Guard. Training and Duty Stations-Baltimore, Maryland; Norfolk, Virginia: Alameda, California. Date of Embarkation-April 1943. Theater of operation-Southwest Pacific. Engagements-Hollandia, Moratai, Philippines. Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal, Southwest Pacific Theater Ribbon. Discharge Station-St. Louis, Missouri. Date of Discharge-September 1945. Rating-Gunner's Mate Second Class. Total Months Served-39. Present Occupation-Ordnanceman.


EDWARD THOMAS HUGUNIN


Date of Induction-January 3, 1944. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois; Memphis, Tennessee; New Orleans, Louisiana; Norfolk, Virginia; San Francisco, California; Shoemaker, California. Date of Embarkation-June 10, 1944. Theater of operation-South Atlantic. Medals earned-Victory Medal. Date returned to U. S .- June 23, 1945. Discharge Station-Shoemaker, California. Date of Discharge-May 13, 1946. Rating-Seaman First Class. Total Months Served-28. Present Occupation-Farmer.


HAROLD "ED" HUMERICKHOUSE


Date of Induction- February 27, 1943. Branch of Service-Ordnance. Training and Duty Stations-Aberdeen, Maryland; Camp Shenango, Pennsylvania. Date of Embarkation-January 27, 1944. Theater of operation-Southwest Pacific. Engagements-New Guinea and Luzon. Medals earned-Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon W/2 Bronze Battle Stars, Bronze Service Arrowhead, Philippine Liberation Ribbon W/1 Bronze Battle Star, Unit Citation. Date returned to U. S .- December 29, 1945. Discharge Station-Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Date of Discharge-January 9, 1946. Rank-Technician Third Grade. Total Months Served-34.


WILMA L. HUGUNIN


Date of Induction-February 25, 1943. Branch of Service-WAC, Air Force. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; Denton, Texas; Buckingham Field, Florida. Date of Embarkation-May 30, 1944. Theater of operation-European-African-Middle Eastern. Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, WAAC Service Ribbon. Date returned to U. S .- November 25, 1945. Discbarge Station-Fort Dix, New Jersey. Date of Discharge-November 29, 1945. Rank-Private First Class. Total Months Served-33. Present Occupation-Unemployed.


GEORGE EARL HUTCHISON Date of Induction-August 8, 1943. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois. Date of Embarkation-October 12, 1943. Theater of operation-Pacific. Medals earned-5 bronze stars. Date returned to U. S .- July 15, 1945. Discharge Station-San Pedro, California. Date of Discharge-November 9, 1945. Rating-Seaman First Class. Total Months Served-27. Still in Service.


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PAUL A. HUTCHISON


Date of Induction-November 16, 1943. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Thomas, Kentucky; Camp Croft, South Carolina; Fort George Meade, Maryland. Date of Embarkation-July 1, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Engagements-Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland. Medals earned-European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon W/3 Stars, Purple Heart and Victory Medal. Date returned to U. S .- November 27, 1945. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-December 2, 1945. Rank-Private. Total Months Served-24 1/2.


CARVEL P. JACKSON Date of Induction-December 16, 1942. Branch of Service-U. S. Army. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Knox, Kentucky. Date of Embarkation-April 26, 1943. Theater of operation-Hawaiin Islands. Medals earned-Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon. Date returned to U. S .- May 28, 1945. Dlacharge Station-Camp Lee, Virginia. Date of Discharge-November 3, 1945. Rank-Corporal. Total Months Served-2 years, 10 months and 18 days. Present Occupation-Saw MillIng.


DEXTER INMAN


Date of Induction-May 3, 1943. Branch of Service-Army Air Corps. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Croft, South Carolina; Ellington Field, Texas; Westover Field, Massachusetts. Date of Embarkation-October 31, 1944. Theater of operation-Mediterranean. Medals earned- Air Medal W/3 Oak Leaf Clusters. Date returned to U. S .- June 8, 1945. Discharge Station-Ellington Field, Texas. Date of Discharge-October 20, 1945. Rank-First Lieutenant. Total Months Served-29 1/2. Present Occupation-Student. Flew 34 combat missions.


DONALD O. KAIL


Date of Induction-May 3, 1943. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois. Date of Embarkation-October 23, 1943. Theater of operation-European. Date returned to U. S .- November 15, 1945. Discharge Station-Great Lakes, Illinois. Date of Discharge-November 21, 1945. Rating-Radar Technician Third Class. Total Months Served-31. Present Occupation-Electrician's Helper.


FRED KNOBLETT, JR.


Date of Induction-December 29, 1941. Branch of Service-Air Corps. Training and Duty Stations-Chanute Field, Illinois; Camp Murray, Washington; Fort Lawton, Washington; Fresno, California; Thermal, California; Stinson Field, Texas; Lakeland, Florida. Date of Embarkation-April 29, 1943 and March 10, 1945. Theater of operation-Aleutians and Iwo.


Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal, 2 bronze stars and Victory Medal. Date returned to U. S .- January 3, 1944 and December 17, 1945. Rank-Private First Class. Total Months Served-47. Present Occupation-Pottery, Caster.


REX P. MALONE


Date of Induction-September 5, 1944. Branch of Service-Infantry. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Fannin, Texas. Date of Embarkation-January 24, 1945. Theater of operation-Europeao. Engagements-Rhineland, Central Europe. Medals earned-Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal, Good Conduct Medal. Date returned to U. S .- July 17, 1946. Diacharge Station-Fort Sheridan, Illinois . Date of Discharge-July 23, 1946. Rank-Technician Fifth Grade. Total Months Served-23.


LEO E. LAUGHLIN Date of Induction-October 13, 1944. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Knox, Kentucky. Date of Embarkation-March 30, 1945. Theater of operation-European. Engagements-Central Europe. Medals earned-Occupation Medal, Victory Medal and European Theater Ribbon. Date returned to U. S .- June 26, 1946. Discharge Station-Fort Sberidan, Illinois. Date of Discharge-July 17, 1946. Rank-Corporal. Total Months Served-22. Present Occupation-Laborer.


BETTY JEAN MARSHALL


Date of Induction-September 15, 1943. Branch of Service-Army Nurse Corps. Training and Duty Stations-Hammer Field, California; Muroc, California; Camp Sibert, Alabama. Date of Embarkation-July 24, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Medals earned-European Theater Ribbon. Date returned to U. S .- July 19, 1945. Discharge Station-Northington General Hospital. Date of Discharge-December 6, 1945. Rank-First Lieutenant. Total Months Served-27. Present Occupation-Housewife.


FRED O. MARSHALL


Date of Induction-June 30, 1941. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Date of Embarkation-April 10, 1944.


Theater of operation-European. Engagements-Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and Ardennes. Medels earned-Bronze Star Medal. Date returned to U. S .- October 23, 1945. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Diacharge October 29, 1945. Rank-Staff Sergeant. Total Montha Served-52. Present Occupation-Ford Plent.


ROBERT LEE MARSHALL


Date of Induction-March 11, 1943. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Polk, Louisiana. Date of Embarkation-November 7, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Engagements-Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon and European Theater Ribbon. Date returned to U. S .- February 1, 1946. Discharge Station-Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Date of Discharge-February 6, 1946. Rank- Technician Fourth Grade. Total Months Served-35. Present Occupation-Pressman.


JARRETT JAROME MARSHALL Date of Induction-January 24, 1945. Branch of Service-Engineer Army. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Robinson, Arkansas. Date of Embarkation-September 15, 1945. Theater of operation-Korea. Date returned to U. S .- May 17, 1947. Discharge Station-Camp Stoneman, California. Date of Discharge-July 24, 1947. Rank-Technician Fifth Grade. Total Months Served-30.


ROBERT L. MARSHALL


Date of Induction-October 8, 1942. Branch of Service-Air Corps. Training and Duty Stations-Roswell, New Mexico. Diacharge Station-Roswell, New Mexico. Date of Discharge-November 1945. Rank-Sergeant. Total Months Served-2 years, 11 months and 22 days. Present Occupation-Salesman.


ELDEN A. MARYFIELD


Date of Induction-July 1, 1944. Branch of Service-Infantry. Training and Duty Stations-Fort McClellan, Alabama; Camp Swift, Texas. Date of Embarkation-December 12, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Medals earned-European Theater Ribbon and World War II Victory Medal. Date returned to U. S .- July 13, 1945. Diacharge Station-Camp Swift, Texas. Date of Discharge-November 8, 1945. Rank-Staff Sergeant. Total Months Served-17. Present Occupation-Service Station.


FRED A. MC CALLIAN


Date of Induction-November 21, 1942. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Date of Embarkation-September 12, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Engagements-Battle of Belgium Bulge, Ruhr Pocket, Remogen Bridgehead. Date returned to U. S .- January 1, 1946. Diacharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-January 6, 1946. Rank-Private First Class. Total Months Served-38. Present Occupation-General Clerk. Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal, European Theater Ribbon, Presidential Citation, Expert Infaotry Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, Victory Medal, American Defense.


DARWIN J. MC CALLIAN


Date of Induction-January 24, 1945. Branch of Service-Ordnance. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Riley, Kansas. Date of Embarkation-August 12, 1945. Theater of operation-Pacific. Medals earned-Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Japan. Date returned to U. S .- September 29, 1946. Discharge Station-Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Date of Discharge-November .17, 1946. Rank-Staff Sergeant.


Total Months Served-21.


JOHN L. MC CARTER


Date of Induction-February 3, 1943. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; Camp Bowie, Texas; Camp Young, California. Date of Embarkation-February 11, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Medals earned-European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon. Date returned to U. S .- November 13, 1945. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-November 30, 1945. Rank-Private First Class. Total Months Served-33. Present Occupation-First Class District Clerk.


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LEE E. MC CLELLAN


Date of Induction- April 27, 1944. Branch of Service-U. S. Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois; Lafayette, Indiana; Bremerton, Washington. Date of Embarkation-November 15, 1944. Theater of operation-Pacific. Engagements-Luzon, Philippines, Formosa, Ryukyus, China Sea, Japan. Medals earned-Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon W/4 Stars, Philippine Liberation Medal W/1 Star, American Theater Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Presidential Citation W/1 Star. Date returned to U. S .- September 10, 1945. Discharge Station-Bremerton, Washington. Date of Discharge-January 16, 1946. Rating-Electrician's Mate Third Class.


JAMES V. MC ROBERTS


Date of Induction-May 1937. Branch of Service-U. S. Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Norfolk, Virginia; U. S. S. Oklahoma; U. S. S. John Merdith, U. S. S. Humboldt Bay, U. S. S. Tankanis Bay, Rolla, Missouri. Date of Embarkation-August 1937. Rating-Chief Gunner's Mate. Still in Service.


JACK M. MC ROBERTS


Date of Induction-June 27, 1942. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois and New Orleans, Louisiana. Date ol Embarkation-September 23, 1942. Engagements-Invasions of Admiralty Islands, Hollandia, New Guinea, Wadke Islands, Belgium, Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal. Date returned to U. S .- August 25, 1946. Discharge Station-Mare Island, California. Date of Discharge-December 2, 1946. Rating-Gunner's Mate Second Class. Total Months Served-53,


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JOSEPH R. MC ROBERTS Date of Induction-November 24, 1944. Branch of Service-U. S. Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois; Memphis, Tennessee; Jacksonville, Florida; Banana River, Florida; Whiting Field, Florida. Date of Embarkation-October 1945. Theater of operation-American. Medals earned-Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Date returned to U. S .- February 1946. Rating-Aviation Ordnanceman First Class. Still in Service.


ROY V. MC ROBERTS


Date of Induction-October 1942. Branch of Service-U. S. Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois; Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia; U. S. S. New Hanover. Date of Embarkation-February 1943. Theater of operation-American, European and Pacific. Engagements-Normandy Beach sad Okinawa. Medala earned-Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Rating-Ship's Cook First Class. Still ia Service.


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RAY MEEK


Date of Induction-May 1944. Branch of Service-U. S. Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois; Gulfport, Mississippi; Newport, Rhode Island. Date of Embarkation-April 1945. Theater of operation-Atlantic. Date returned to U. S .- October 1945. Discharge Station-Great Lakes, illinois. Date of Discharge-October 19, 1945. Rating-Baker Third Class. Total Months Served 17. Present Occupation-Ordnancemaa.


IVAN H. MEEK Date of Induction-May 20, 1942. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Wallace, Texas; Camp Hulen, Texas; Camp Berkeley, Texas; Camp Polk, Louisiana. Date of Embarkation-April 29, 1943. Theater of operation-North Africa and Italy. Engagements-Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Po Valley, North Apennines. Medals earned-Good Conduct Medal and Purple Heart. Date returned to U. S .- September 19, 1945. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-September.29, 1945. Rank-Corporal. Total Months Served-40. Present Occupation-Fireman.


DON H. MOORE


Date of Induction-December 31, 1941. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Roberts, California; Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Embarkation-April 22, 1942. Theater of operation-Asiatic-Pacific. Medals earned-Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon W/2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, Silver Star Medal. Date returned to U. S .- August 15, 1944. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-August 23, 1945. Rank-Sergeant. Total Months Served-55.


CHARLEY WALTER NEISWANGER


Date of Induction-August 7, 1942. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Swift, Texas; Fort Sam Houston, Texas; Camp Polk, Louisiana; Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania; Camp Miles Standish, Massachusetts; Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Date of Fmbarkation-August 5, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Engagements-Southern France, Central Europe and Rhineland.


Date returned to U. S .- July 1, 1945. Discharge Station-Hot Springs, Arkansas. Date of Discharge-October 22, 1945. Rank-Sergeant. Total Months Served-3 years, 1 month, and 22 days. Present Occupation-Carpenter.


BILL OVERTON, JR. Date of Induction-February 22, 1943. Branch of Service-Army Signal Corps. Training and Duty Stations-Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; Camp Robinson, Arkansas; Camp Crowder, Missouri; Fort Ord, California; Presido of Monterey, California; Sunnyvale, California; Hunter Liggett, California; Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Date of Embarkation-September 12, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Engagements-Ardennes and Rhineland. Medals earned- American Theater Ribbon, European- African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon W/2 Bronze Stara. Date returned to U. S .- August 18, 1945. Discharge Station-Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Date of Discharge-November 24, 1945. Rank-Technician Fourth Grade. Total Months Served-33.


CLIFFORD OSBORN


Date of Induction- April 6, 1945. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Lee, Virginia; Fort Belvoir, Virginia; Fort Devens, Massachusetts; Camp" Shelby, Mississippi. Diacharge Station-Fort Dix, New Jersey. Date of Discharge-January 5, 1947. Rank-Sergeant. Total Months Served-22.


FRED A. OVERTON


Date of Induction-January 11, 1943. Branch of Service- Army. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Como, Mississippi; University of Alabama; Camp Atterbury, Indiana; Camp Gordon, Georgia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Date of Fmbarkation-December 31, 1944. Theater of operation-European. Engagements-Rhineland and Central Europe. Medals earned-European Theater Ribbon W/2 Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal. Date returned to U. S .- January 1, 1946. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-January 6, 1946. Rank-Sergeant.


GEORGE D. OVERTON


Date of Induction-August 24, 1942. Branch of Service-Naval Air Corps. Training and Duty Stations-Pensacola, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Lake City, Florida; Whidbey Ialand, Washington; lowa City, lowa. Date of Embarkation-October 10, 1944. Theater of operation-Alaska. Medals earned-Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Defense Ribbon. Date returned to U. S .- August 1, 1945. Discharge Station-Jacksonville, Florida. Date of Discharge-November 24, 1945. Rank-Lieutenant (jg). Total Months Served-39.


ROBERT O. PENROD


Date ol Induction-June 27, 1944. Branch of Service-Navy. Training and Duty Stations-Great Lakes, Illinois; Norfolk, Virginia; Bainbridge, Maryland; San Diego, California. Date of Embarkation-December 1944. Theater of operation-Pearl Harbor. Date returned to U. S .- March 1945. Discharge Station-St. Louis, Missouri. Date of Discharge-May 1945. Rating-Seaman Second Class. Still in Service.


JOHN PARSONS Date of Induction-April 1, 1941. Branch of Service-Army. Training and Duty Stations-Camp Shelby, Mississippi; Camp Livingston, Louisiana. Date of Embarkation-December 31, 1943. Theater of operation-South Pacific. Engagements-Philippines. Medals earned-Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon W/3 Stars. Date returned to U. S .- September 26, 1945. Discharge Station-Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Date of Discharge-October 4, 1945. Rank-Technician Fifth Grade. Total Months Served-4 1/2 years. Preaent Occupation-Truck Driver.




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