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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Karl A. Hirlinger

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ottumwa, Iowa

Honored By

Mr. Karl A. Hirlinger

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Activity During WWII

Enlisted March 3, 1942. U.S. Army Air Force. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on June 10, 1943. Served with the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Division in the Philippines. Received Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Ribbon. Returned to the U.S. in spring of 1946. Transferred to Army Reserve and retired in 1968.