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Walter C Wetzel

World War II · US Army

United States of America

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Birth- Jun 7, 1919
Huntington, West Virginia

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West Virginia
1919

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1939 - 1945World War II- Age: 22 years

Served For
United States of America
Army Component
Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source Of Army Personnel
Civil Life
Army Serial Number
36122654
Branch
Army
Army Branch
Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Conflict Period
World War II

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Gold Star

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Enlistment- Jul 9, 1941-Age: 22 years
Detroit Michigan

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Death- Apr 3, 1945-Age: 26 years
Birken, Germany
threw himself on enemy grenade to save others; posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor

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Other Facts

Source Information

Source Box Number
1036
Source Film Reel Number
5.98

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Level Of Education
Grammar school
Occupation
Semiskilled occupations in manufacture of automobiles, n.e.c.
Marital Status
Single, without dependents
Race Or Ethnicity
White

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Gender
Male

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Full Name
Walter C Wetzel

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