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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Alfred J. Grinnell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rochester, New York

Honored By

Matthew A. Grinnell

Relationship

Grandson

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Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN 1940. OFFICERS CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS). IN 1944, BECAME COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 275TH INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 70TH INFANTRY DIVISION. SPENT 88 CONSECUTIVE DAYS ON THE LINE DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN THE AREA OF BARENTHAL AND BITCHE, FRANCE.