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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Alvin Dowe

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Honored By

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He participated in the U.S. 11th Airborne Division under Major General Joseph Swing that made the 'Angel Jump' raid at Los Banos Prison Camp in the Philippine Islands on 23 February 1945, liberating 2,147 allied civilian and military personnel. Awarded 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Silver Stars, 1 Bronze Star.