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Walter A Gessler

SGT in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co A

ASN#31049122

Born 1919 in CT

County of residence at enlistment: Hartford County, CT
United States Army, did not accompany the unit to Europe
Occupation before the war: semiskilled occupations in manufacture of leather products other than boots and shoes
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; WWII Army enlistment record

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