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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Lawrence F. Cortez, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Santa Barbara, California

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT; INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY AT FORT MACARTHUR, CALIFORNIA ON JUNE 17, 1941. HE ATTENDED OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AND WAS COMMISSIONED ON OCTOBER 8, 1942. HE SERVED WITH THE 123RD INFANTRY DIVISION, COMPANY D, 1ST BATTALION HEADQUARTERS AND AS EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE ANTI-TANK COMPANY. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: EXPERT AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.