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Olin Dows

PFC in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co A

ASN#12123838

Born 1904 in NY

County of residence at enlistment: Dutchess County, NY
United States Army, did not accompany the unit to Europe
Occupation before the war: semiskilled painters, construction and maintenance
College education before the war: 4 years
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; WWII Army enlistment record

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