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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Ernest Downs

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bauxite, Arkansas

Honored By

Arnold A. Wright

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY ON APRIL 4, 1944. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 423D REGIMENT, 104TH INFANTRY 'TIMBERWOLF' DIVISION AND SENT OVERSEAS. HE WAS WOUNDED ON FEBRUARY 23, 1945 AND SENT BACK TO THE STATES TO BRODEN GENERAL HOSPITAL. DISCHARGED ON AUGUST 25, 1945.