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William T Coote

1LT in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co B

ASN#20217805

Born 1918 in NY

County of residence at enlistment: Queens County, NY
United States Army, did not accompany the unit to Europe
Occupation before the war: financial institution clerks, n.e.c.
College education before the war: 2 years
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; WWII Army enlistment record

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