Date of Induction-April
20, 1942
Branch of service-Marines
Trained at Jacksonville, Florida; Cherry Point, North Carolina;
Date of Embarkation-January 18, 1945
Served in Southwest Pacific Theatre
Engagements - Piva, Yolk; Northern Solomon
Medals Earned-Discharge Button; Certificate of Satisfactory Service
Returned to States-March 10, 1945
Discharged-October 9, 1945, Cherry Point, North Carolina
Rank-Master Sergeant Served-3 years, 11 months
Present occupation-Owner of Filling Station
Wife-Jean B Bower
Children-Patty Jean; Frederick Baffle, Jr. ; Johnny R Bower
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