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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Alvin Merlyn Gald

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Viroqua, Wisconsin

Honored By

Mallie L. Gald

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ALVIN COMPLETED TRAINING AT FORT BRAGG IN NORTH CAROLINA AS A 155-MM HOWITZER CREWMAN. HE WAS SHIPPED TO JAPAN AND SERVED IN THE 27TH INFANTRY FOR A SHORT TIME AND THEN WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE 44TH TANK BATTALION. HE WAS SENT OVER RIGHT AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDERED. HIS DUTIES INCLUDED GUARD DUTY AND MILITARY POLICE DUTY IN THE ARMY OF THE OCCUPATION.