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Jirayr H Zorthian

PVT in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co C

ASN#34361495

Born 1912 in Russia

Artist

County of residence at enlistment: New Haven County, CT
United States Army, did not accompany the unit to Europe
Occupation before the war: artists, sculptors, and teachers of art
College education after the war: Yale
Notes: transferred
Additional Information: Yale alum. During WWII, he served stateside in army intelligence and painted a mural he titled "The Phatasmagoria of Military Intelligence Training." He has 42 murals throughout the United States. He was also extensively involved in architecture and design. Died in 2004.
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; WWII Army enlistment record; Company C roster; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jirayr_Zorthian; incollect.com/artists/jirayr-zorthian-paintings

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