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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Albert Corpening

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Granite Falls, North Carolina

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

CAPTAIN; COMMISSIONED IN THE ARMY ON OCTOBER 16, 1941 AND WAS A PRACTICING PHYSICIAN. AFTER ATTENDING MEDICAL FIELD SERVICE SCHOOL, HE REPORTED TO THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 129TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE CAME TO THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1942 SERVING AS ASSISTANT BATTALION SURGEON, BATTLE SURGEON AND REGIMENTAL SURGEON. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: COMBAT ACTION BADGE AND SILVER STAR MEDAL.