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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Howard Y. McManaway

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 7, 1942 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE INFANTRY, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE ARMY SPECIALTY OF RIFLEMAN. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY I, 383RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 96TH ‘DEADEYE’ INFANTRY DIVISION IN TRAINING AT FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1943 AT SAME STATION. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.