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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Eugene A. Armstrong

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Kent, Ohio

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INTEGRATED WITH THE OHIO STATE NATIONAL GUARD TO ACTIVE DUTY ON OCTOBER 15, 1940 AS PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. ENTERED OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS) JULY 1942. MADE 2ND LIEUTENANT ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1942. WENT OVERSEAS IN DECEMBER 1943 TO ENGLAND WITH THE 3896TH QUARTERMASTER GAS SUPPLY COMPANY. REMAINED UNTIL NOVEMBER 1945 AND PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN DURING THIS TIME. RETURNED TO U.S. IN NOVEMBER 1945 AND CHOSE TO REMAIN IN THE SERVICE.