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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Ernest L. Mitton, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Granby, Connecticut

Honored By

Carmon Funeral Home Inc.

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Activity During WWII

HE WAS THE SQUAD LEADER FOR THE 1ST JOINT ASSAULT SIGNAL COMPANY, ATTACHED TO THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION, 24TH REGIMENT, 2ND BATTALION OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS. HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE ROI NAMUR BATTLE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.