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William D Allshouse

PFC in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co A

ASN#35233156

Born 1925 in OH

County of residence at enlistment: Hart County, KY
Other residence(s): Youngstown, OH; Santa Clara, CA; Sunnyvale, CA
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Additional Information: Owner of  Allshouse Carburetor and Ignition Service in Youngstown, OH. Moved to Santa Clara, CA in 1964; worked at Olinger Auto Repair and Friendly Motors before becoming a shop service writer at Hewlett-Packard's vehicle maintenance garage in Sunnyvale. Traveled by motor home in retirement. Died in 2020.
Source: Photo of 603rd A Company, 13 May 1945; Teddy Katz Co A Roster; WWII Army enlistment record; The Vindicator (Warren, OH) obituary, 5/19/2020

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