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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Elwood J. Euart

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Honored By

Missouri DAV Chapter 67

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Activity During WWII

HE DIED OCTOBER 26, 1942, TRYING TO RESCUE SOME SOLDIERS WHO WERE TRAPPED IN A TRANSPORT SHIP THAT STRUCK TWO MINES AS IT WAS ENTERING ESPIRITU SANTO IN THE NEW HEBRIDES. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 103RD FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION.