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John W Kelker Jr.

2LT in 406th Engineer Combat Co

ASN#35630359

Born 1922 in China

Other residence(s): Lima, OH
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
College education before the war: 4 years
Notes: ASN 00529400 in our roster
Source: Special Order 19, 23d HQ, Camp Forrest, 7 April 1944; Roster of 23d HQ officers, from family of Oscar Seale; WWII Army enlistment record

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