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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Merle George Andresen

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Holstein, Iowa

Honored By

Holstein American Legion

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. ENTERED SERVICE JULY 21, 1943. SAILED MAY 3, 1944 TO SOUTH AND CENTRAL PACIFIC. WAS IN PELELIU CAMPAIGN IN THE PALAU GROUP. WOUNDED SEPTEMBER 18, 1944, RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. RETURNED TO THE U.S. MARCH 14, 1945. DISCHARGED AUGUST 7, 1945. SERVED 25 MONTHS.