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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Carl Rathe Pitchford

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Scottsville, Kentucky

Honored By

Phillip D. Pitchford

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Entered 8 July 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. trained in gliders and field artillery. Volunteered for Airborne 13th Airborne Division, then assimilated into 82nd Airborne. The 13th was sent to Japan and readied for combat jumps when the atomic bomb was dropped. Insignia of the unicorn with the 13 was nicknamed the 'Lucky 13th'.