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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Walter P. Wittmer

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Cannelton, Indiana

Honored By

Alice Wittmer

Relationship

Spouse

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Activity During WWII

HE WAS IN THE ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY AT GUADALCANAL AS A CORPORAL. HE ALSO SERVED IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA AND CAPE GLOUCESTER, NEW BRITAIN. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC AREA IN THE CANAL ZONE. HE WAS A SCOUT SNIPER AND A RIFLE AND PISTOL MARKSMAN. RECEIVED A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, A PRESIDENTIAL CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING GALLANTRY AND 4 BATTLE STARS. ENLISTED INTO THE WAR SEPTEMBER 3, 1941. DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 21, 1945.