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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Ruben G. Platero

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Calexico, California

Honored By

Ruben G. Platero

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WENT OVERSEAS 1943 TO THE PACIFIC WAR. ISLAND OF NEW GEORGIA WAS HIS FIRST EXPERIENCE. IN NEW ZEALAND FOR 3 MONTHS FOR REST AND MANEUVERS. MADE A LANDING IN NEW GUINEA 1944. LUZON HIT THIS ISLAND 1-9-45. MARCH 1945 HE WAS INJURED AND SHIPPED BACK TO U.S. DECEMBER 1945. CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY FOR DISCHARGE.