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William V Hayes

PVT in 603rd Engineer Camouflage Bn : Co C

ASN#16148959

Born 1913 in PA

County of residence at enlistment: Wayne County, MI
Other residence(s): Detroit, MI in 1942
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: shipping and receiving clerks
College education before the war: 1 year
Notes: PFC; Co D on names only roster; Certificate of Merit; CG SP TRS, 12th A Gp, 15 Dec 44. Meritorious Service: Carpenter, France, 14 Jun-11 Jul 44
Source: 603rd Camouflage Engineer Roster provided by W. Anderson; Awards and Decorations; WWII Army enlistment record; Company D names only roster; Bernie Mason Company D Roster

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