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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Wilbur L. Drevs

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Moville, Iowa

Honored By

Mrs. W.L. Drevs

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED FROM APRIL 1943 TO MARCH 1946. SERVED 18 MONTHS IN NEW GUINEA AND THE PHILIPPINES WITH THE 34TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 19TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION. RESPONSIBLE FOR DRAWING AMMUNITION FROM REGIMENTAL DUMP, MAINTAINING BATTALION AMMUNITION DUMP, ISSUING AMMUNITION TO UNITS OF BATTALION AND REPORTING DEFECTIVE AMMUNITION. IN CHARGE OF DESTROYING ENEMY INSTALLATIONS, PILL BOXES, WEAPONS AND SUPPLY DUMPS. WORKED IN CONJUNCTION WITH DIVISION ENGINEERS IN MAINTENANCE OF ROADS.