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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Calvin Albert Hilty

Hometown

Strathmore, California

Honored By

John Winton Overton

Relationship

Cousin

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Activity During WWII

DRAFTED INTO THE SERVICE NOVEMBER 7, 1941 - ONE MONTH BEFORE THE PEARL HARBOR ATTACK. WENT IN AS A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR BECAUSE OF RELIGIOUS BELIEFS. VOLUNTEERED FOR DUTY AS SMOKE JUMPER; PARACHUTED TO FIGHT FOREST FIRES IN MONTANA. MADE 21 JUMPS IN 2 YEARS. ALWAYS WAS RESPECTED AS A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR.