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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Warren E. West

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Louisville, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON DECEMBER 17, 1943 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. AFTER BASIC TRAINING, ATTENDED THE BOMB SIGHT MECHANIC (MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY 683) SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER OF 1944 AT LOWERY FIELD, COLORADO. THEREAFTER SERVED U.S. WITH THE 308TH ARMY AIR FORCES BASE UNIT. EARNED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE 1ST CLASS ON APRIL 5, 1946 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, CAMP SHELBY, MISSISSIPPI.