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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward Ober

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Columbia, Maryland

Honored By

Edward Ober

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD FOR 3 YEARS FROM 1936 TO 1939. INDUCTED APRIL 1, 1941 INTO THE ARMY, COAST ARTILLERY OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL FORT MONROE, VIRGINIA JUNE 21, 1943. JOINED 42ND COAST ARTILLERY BATTALION. SHIPPED OVERSEAS TO ATTU, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED NORTH PACIFIC COMBAT SCHOOL AT ADAK. TOUR OF DUTY 1 YEAR 9 MONTHS 11 DAYS. DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 11, 1946, FORT DIX, NEW JERSEY. JOINED RESERVES. DECORATIONS: AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL.