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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Herbert Ballinger Yaple

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Atchison, Kansas

Honored By

Pat Yaple

Relationship

Sister-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE NATIONAL GUARD IN SEPTEMBER 1940. COMPANY A, 137TH INFANTRY, 35TH DIVISION; OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS) IN 1942. ACTION IN SOUTH PACIFIC, WOUNDED IN NEW GUINEA. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.