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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Austin Herrick Armitstead

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Haverill, Massachusetts

Honored By

Alan J. Armitstead

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MEMBER OF THE ARMY SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM AT TEXAS A&M UNTIL 1944; RIFLEMAN IN COMPANY A, 66TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, 12TH ARMORED DIVISION 'HELLCATS,' CAPTURED DURING FIGHT AT 'BLOODY HERRLISHEIM' IN COLMAR POCKET REGION OF NORTHEAST FRANCE ON JANUARY 16, 1945. LIBERATED APRIL 18, 1945.