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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Alphonse Girdwain

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Girdwain

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MEMBER OF THE 41ST INFANTRY DIVISION, THE JUNGLEERS. SAW ACTION IN HOLLANDIA, NEW GUINEA. WITNESSED THE FIRST TANK ENGAGEMENT IN THE PACIFIC, AT BIAK. WOUNDED IN ACTION IN BIAK. AFTER A LONG RECOVERY, SPENT THE REMAINDER OF THE WAR RUNNING A MOTOR POOL IN MANILA.