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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Calvin Edward Purnell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Elkton, Maryland

Honored By

Karin Maier

Relationship

Granddaughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED OVERSEAS FOR 13 MONTHS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC WITH THE 148TH BATTALION, KEEPING COMMUNICATION LINES OPEN BETWEEN THE FRONT AND THE ARTILLERY. HE WAS WOUNDED TWICE.