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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Willis H. Poland

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bridgeport, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INDUCTED ON DECEMBER 23, 1942 AND ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE ARMY SPECIALTY OF BAKER. ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH COMPANY C, 33RD MEDICAL TRAINING BATTALION. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WITH A CERTIFICATE OF DISABILITY ON AUGUST 9, 1944 AT CAMP GRANT, ILLINOIS. EARNED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING THE PERIODS OF ELIGIBILITY.