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William J Wilson

PVT in 406th Engineer Combat Co

Military occupational specialty: 50 (carpenter, general)

ASN#36357526

Born 1921 in IL

County of residence at enlistment: DeKalb County, IL
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: semiskilled foundry occupations, n.e.c.
Notes: Ghost Army roster by state says Chicago, IL
Source: Special Order 19, 23d HQ, Camp Forrest, 7 April 1944; militaryyearbookproject.org/references/old-mos-codes/wwii-era/army...

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