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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Donald G. Cannon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Xenia, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED AND ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE ON 4 FEBRUARY 1946 AT CAMP GRANT ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF LIGHT TRUCK DRIVER (345). DEPARTED THE CONTINENTAL U.S. ON 2 JULY 1946 BOUND FOR KOREA. EARNED THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL (JAPAN) AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM DETACHMENT B, 9200TH TECHNICAL SERVICE UNIT TROOP CARRIER AS A PRIVATE, REGULAR ARMY ON 6 JUNE 1948 AT CAMP STONEMAN, CALIFORNIA.