Date of Induction-August 23, 1943
Branch of service-Navy
Trained at Bainbridge, Maryland; Richmond, Virginia;
USS LSM 202; USS YMS 326
Date of Embarkation-May 1, 1944
Served in Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Engagements -Iwo Jima
Medals Earned-Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon W/1 Star
Returned to States-August 12, 1945
Discharge Station-San Pedro, California
Date of Discharge-March 23, 1946
Rating-Motor Machinist's Mate 2/c Served-31 months
Present occupation-Cabinetmaker
Also received-American Theatre Ribbon; Victory
Medal Parents-Mr. and Mrs. Thornton W. Rodgers
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