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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Robert George Purington, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Oakland, California

Honored By

Robert Purington

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE U.S. ARMY ON AUGUST 14, 1945. AFTER BASIC TRAINING SENT TO KOREA. HE WAS IN THE 31ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION, DOING MILITARY POLICE DUTY IN THE CAPITAL. SERVED AS THE BATTALION'S DESK SERGEANT WITH THE RANK OF TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 17, 1947.