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John Cattani

SGT in 406th Engineer Combat Co

Military occupational specialty: 59 (foreman, construction)

ASN#32863522

Born 1911 in NY

County of residence at enlistment: Kings County, NY
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: semiskilled occupations in printing and publishing, n.e.c.
College education before the war: 3 years
Notes: Prom CPL to SGT per Travel Orders, 23d HQ, 29 August 1945; Certificate of Merit, CG SP TRS, 12th A Gp, 15 May 45. Meritorious Service: Squad Sgt, Germany, 13-15 Feb 45
Source: Special Order 19, 23d HQ, Camp Forrest, 7 April 1944; Awards and Decorations; WWII Army enlistment record; militaryyearbookproject.org/references/old-mos-codes/wwii-era/army...

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