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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Michael Pitorak

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Huntsburg, Ohio

Honored By

Cathleen Pitorak Sweet

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM JANUARY 1943 - JANUARY 1946 AS A CANNONEER, GUNNER IN THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION, 605TH FIELD ARTILLERY, BATTERY B IN ITALY. TRAINED AT CAMP CARSON IN COLORADO, SKIED AND MARCHED OVER THE MOUNTAINS WITH MULES CARRYING THEIR 75MM HOWITZERS TO CAMP HALE, ALSO IN COLORADO. SENT TO CAMP SWIFT, TEXAS, FOR ACCLIMATION BEFORE DEPLOYMENT TO ITALY.