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Ernest C Hoover

PVT in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co C

ASN#35209644

Born 1919 in WV

County of residence at enlistment: Kanawha County, WV
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: unskilled general woodworking occupations, n.e.c.
Notes: promoted to T/5 in Fort Meade clipping
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; WWII Army enlistment record; Company C roster; Fort Meade clipping from Harold Dahl

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