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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Verne Louis 'Gyp' Phad, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Robert J. Williams

Relationship

Cousin-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED MARCH 17, 1942 AND GRADUATED WITH 311TH PLATOON, U.S. MARINE CORPS, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 1942. WAS A SEARCHLIGHT OPERATOR. SERVED IN 3RD DIVISION ON GUAM, IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE, AS A CORPORAL, AT THE MARINE CORPS SEPARATION CENTER, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS ON JANUARY 2, 1946.