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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Barnette L. Hester

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ida Grove, Iowa

Honored By

Ida Grove American Legion

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Activity During WWII

MOTOR OFFICER OF THE 817TH AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES STATIONED AT A MAJOR FRENCH PORT. RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES IN UNIT IN OPERATION 24 HOURS A DAY, HAULING WAR CARGOES FROM SHIPS TO LOADING DUMPS. THE WAR SUPPLIES HAD TO KEEP MOVING STEADILY; 1945.