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Richard Minor Hamrick Jr.

PVT in 3133rd Signal Service Co

ASN#33842753

Born 1926 in VA, Died 2016

County of residence at enlistment: Augusta County, VA
Other residence(s): Staunton, VA
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
College education before the war: 2 years
Notes: PFC in 1944 Christmas Program
Source: 3133rd Program, 15 Sept 1944; WWII Army enlistment record; 3133rd roster from 10th Mountain Division Museum at Fort Drum; AES 1944 Christmas Dinner Program; photo courtesy Peyton Hamrick

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