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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Carl V. Francis

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Spokane, Washington

Honored By

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MEMBER OF THE 442ND ANTI-ARTILLERY, 99TH CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION. TOUR OF DUTY INCLUDED NORTH AFRICA, ITALY, FRANCE AND GERMANY; TRUCK DRIVER, HAULED AMMUNITION TO THE FRONT LINES COMBAT TROOPS. IN FRANCE, HE EARNED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HEROISM FOR SAVING HIMSELF AND HIS WHOLE PLATOON. THE MEDAL WAS AWARDED ON JUNE 2, 1945 IN MUSSLOOH, GERMANY. THE 99TH CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION WAS AWARDED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.