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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Donald C. Putman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Philadelphia, New York

Honored By

Dana C. Putman

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE ARMY IN SEPTEMBER 1942 AND WORKED AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND PARTS CLERK IMMEDIATELY AFTER TRAINING. WAS SENT TO THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WHERE HE WAS AN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC FOR WHEELED VEHICLES, SERVING WITH THE 3554TH ORDNANCE MEDIUM AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE COMPANY IN HAWAII. HE WAS DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1945, HAVING ATTAINED THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT.