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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard C. Eastin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Flora, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE REGULAR ARMY ON MARCH 22, 1946 AT EAST SAINT LOUIS, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF RIFLEMAN (745). ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH COMPANY C, 53RD INFANTRY RIFLE BATTALION. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1947 AT THE SEPARATION POINT, FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.