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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Dempsey Whitaker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Asheville, North Carolina

Honored By

Wayne Bernard

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MEMBER OF THE 34TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 1ST BATTALION. SAW COMBAT IN NORTH AFRICA BEFORE LANDING ON THE BEACHES OF SALERNO DURING THE INVASION OF ITALY. WOUNDED IN ACTION IN THE MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF ROME IN DECEMBER 1943. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.