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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Howard D. French

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Alpena County, Michigan

Honored By

Frédéric Blais

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Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, COMPANY K, 60TH INFANTRY, 9TH DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION ON AUGUST 17, 1944 DURING THE BATTLE OF RÂNES (NORMANDY, FRANCE). HIS COMPANY WAS ATTACHED TO 3RD ARMORED DIVISION AND FOUGHT ITS WAY TO ECOUCHÉ.