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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Vernon Lester Volkmann

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Battle Creek, Iowa

Honored By

Battle Creek American Legion

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ARMY ENGINEERS. INDUCTED JUNE 10, 1942. OVERSEAS MAY 18, 1943. SOUTH PACIFIC DUTY, NEW CALEDONIA, HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC IN THE ENGINEER SECTION OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC GENERAL DEPOT. DECORATIONS: ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. SERVED 30 MONTHS OVERSEAS. IN SERVICE 42 MONTHS. DISCHARGED DECEMBER 9, 1945.