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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Alfred F. Gentle

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Birmingham, Alabama

Honored By

Mr. Alfred F. Gentle

Relationship

Self

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Activity During WWII

Enlisted in Birmingham, ALabama, age 17, as an Apprentice Seaman. Served June 11, 1941 to November 17, 1946. Overseas assignment from May 1943 to September 1945. Served in the North Pacific Theater and Aleutian Islands, in Communications attaining the rank of Chief Radioman. Awarded American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Navy Good Conduct Medal.