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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Philip N. Gumbs

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Aberdeen, New Jersey

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AS A MEMBER OF THE ARMY'S 870TH AVIATION ENGINEERING BATTALION. THEY CARVED OUT RUNWAYS, ROADS AND BRIDGES AT AIR BASES IN THE NEW GUINEA TROPICAL FOREST NEAR MILNE BAY. CHIEF SUPPLY CLERK FOR 4 COMPANIES IN THE BATTALION.