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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Gaspar C. Dowling

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Mississippi

Honored By

Gaspar Cayabas Dowling

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

MAY 1945, WOUNDED IN ACTION IN THE PHILIPPINES LUZON GROUND CAMPAIGN, PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. 1942-1946, SERVED UNDER GENERAL MACARTHUR'S U.S. ARMY FORCES FAR EAST AND COLONEL RUSSELL W. VOLCKMANN'S U.S. ARMY FORCES IN THE PHILIPPINES, NORTHERN LUZON. PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN GUERRILLA FORCES ATTACHED TO THE 6TH ARMY. 1946-1949, OCCUPATION OF JAPAN (OKINAWA). AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.