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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Lawrence W. Wescott

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Vineland, New Jersey

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Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH A HALF-TRACK CREW IN THE 778TH TANK BATTALION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY THAT RESULTED FROM THE REORGANIZATION OF THE 11TH ARMORED DIVISION OF THE U.S. ARMY. THE 778TH TANK BATTALION ARRIVED ON THE BEACHES OF CHERBOURG, FRANCE ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1944 AND ENTERED COMBAT ON NOVEMBER 5, 1944. THEY ENGAGED IN 176 CONSECUTIVE DAYS ON THE FRONT LINES, THE SECOND HIGHEST NUMBER OF DAYS SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER.