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William W Oakes

SGT in 3132nd Signal Service Co : 4th Platoon

ASN#35222794

Born 1924 in TN

County of residence at enlistment: Montgomery County, OH
Other residence(s): Dayton, OH in 1944
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Notes: Ghost Army roster by state says Bergen County, NJ; dentist
Source: W. Anderson Notes; Sonic 4th Platoon, 1944; WWII Army enlistment record; 3132 Pine Camp Photo Names

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