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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Melvin W. Pyler

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Honored By

Melvin Pyler

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Original Assignment in 1941 Fort Jay, New York. Requested transfer to Officer Candidate School, Fort Hood, Texas. Received Commission; assigned 657th Tank Destroyer Battalion. After reactivation, assigned to Fort Benning Headquarters Infantry, detailed to South Pacific Theatre. Company Commander at Replacement center. Promoted to Captain, promoted to Major while on Reserve Duty.