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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Eldon M. Atwood

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Long Beach, California

Honored By

Mrs. Marjie H. Atwood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 69TH INFANTRY, 273RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY L. THE 69TH INFANTRY MET THE RUSSIANS AT THE ELBE RIVER. SERVED IN RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, FEBRUARY 28, 1945, VICTORY MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND LAPEL BUTTON ISSUED.