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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Marvin H. Lewis

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clay City, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON OCTOBER 21, 1942 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND POSTED TO THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT DETACHMENT, STATION HOSPITAL, AT ARMY AIR FORCES BASE, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. IN ORDER TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN A WAR-ESSENTIAL INDUSTRY, HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON MAY 3, 1943 AT SAME STATION. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.