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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Salvador G. Banales

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Corcoran, California

Honored By

Zapien Family: Tim, Norma,Timothy Jr. and Jenifer

Relationship

Son-In-Law, Daughter and Grandchildren

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Activity During WWII

ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE ON NOVEMBER 27, 1942 AT THE PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA. ASSIGNED AS A RIFLEMAN AND LATER APPOINTED A STAFF SERGEANT FOR COMPANY B, 349TH INFANTRY, 88TH DIVISION. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH THREE BRONZE STARS. HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON NOVEMBER 2, 1945 IN FORT ORD, CALIFORNIA.