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William J Shields

PFC in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co A

ASN#33313258

Born 1913 in PA

County of enlistment: Philadelphia, PA
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: machine shop and related occupations, n.e.c
Notes: a cook, in company photo
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; Photo of 603rd Company A, 13 May 1945; Teddy Katz Co A Roster; WWII Army enlistment record

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