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Date of Induction-September 11, 1943
Branch of service-Army
Trained at Camp McClellan, Alabama
Date of Embarkation-March 13, 1944 Served in European Theatre
Engagements-Rome-Arno; Ardennes; Po Valley
Medals Earned-Presidential Unit Citation; Combat Badge; Bronze Star
Returned to States-August 18, 1945
Discharge Station-Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Date of Discharge-November 18, 1945
Rank-Private First Class
Served-17 months
Missing in Action 14 days
Received Holy Father's Blessing during Battle of Rome
Father - Joseph D. Adelsberger
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