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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Sylvester A. Gumbel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Nobel, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON OCTOBER 14, 1942 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND ASSIGNED TO BATTERY B, 921ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON MARCH 11, 1943 AT CAMP ADAIR, OREGON, TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN AN ESSENTIAL WAR INDUSTRY. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.