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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Anastacio Barrera

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Laredo, Texas

Honored By

Douglas M. Alford USN

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He wanted to go to the aid of his country so he was sworn into the United States Army at the military recruiting center Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. After basic training he was assigned to the Army 1393rd Engineering Battalion and was assigned to the Pacific Theater of operations from 23 February 1943 until 1 November 1945 and the surrender of Japan. He was released with an honorable discharge and returned to his hometown of Laredo, Texas.