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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Douglas A. Giles

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. James F. Gendron

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, ATTACHED TO THE 5TH ARMY, 85TH DIVISION HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 338TH INFANTRY UNDER GENERAL MARK CLARK. HE BEGAN IN AFRICA AT CASABLANCA AND ORAN ONTO ITALY AT NAPLES, ANZIO, CASSINO, ROME, BRENNER PASS, FLORENCE ON UP TO MILAN. UNIT EARNED 5 BATTLE STARS.