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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Melvin C. Wempen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Morrisonville, Illinois

Honored By

Melvin Wempen

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served in the Motor Pool. Stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Transferred to Mount Rainier, Washington. Served on the first ship into Yokohama, Japan after the Atomic bomb was dropped. Served one year in Occupation of Japan driving 6x6, hauling supplies off ships to the 8th Army Headquarters.