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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Ardell Melvin Pitzer

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Portland, Oregon

Honored By

David C. Post

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE JANUARY 10, 1940. SERVED AT MARINE BARRACKS PEARL HARBOR ON DECEMBER 7, 1941. INSTRUMENTAL IN SINKING OF JAPANESE MIDGET SUBMARINE. SERVED IN BOTH SOUTH AND NORTH PACIFIC BATTLES, 2ND MARINES, 8TH REGIMENT, COMPANY F. DISCHARGED MAY 16, 1945.