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Ira Altman

PVT in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co D

ASN#12126438

Born 1921 in NY

County of residence at enlistment: Kings County, NY
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: professional occupations, n.e.c.
College education before the war: 3 years
Notes: HQ & Service, promoted to T/5 in Fort Meade clipping; Bahnhof flag-middle initial G
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; WWII Army enlistment record; Fort Meade clipping from Harold Dahl; Photograph 91-14 GALP archive

updated: 3 months ago

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