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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Lester G. Arthur

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Akeley, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Ruthann Beck

Relationship

Niece

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Activity During WWII

INFANTRY, MEMBER OF THE COMPANY I, 112TH INFANTRY WHEN HE LEFT IN FEBRUARY 1941. LATER LEFT THE 28TH DIVISION TO JOIN 2ND RANGER BATTALION. WENT OVERSEAS IN NOVEMBER 1943. RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, SILVER STAR, PURPLE HEART WITH CLUSTER (WOUNDS IN FRANCE AND GERMANY). KILLED IN ACTION WHILE PARTICIPATING IN ADVANCE THROUGH GERMAN TERRITORY.