Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Merle Arnold A Btry Ammo Section

Merle P. Arnold

New Ross Indiana native.

Inducted: 6 Oct ’43  

Basic Training: Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana; Nov ’43

AIT:

Camp Wolters TX

Departed for ETO: 6 Apr ’44 arrived 15 Apr ’44

Departed ETO for USA: 10 Dec ’45 arrived USA 25 Dec ’45

Separated Service: Camp Atterbury, Indiana 30 Dec ’45



Merle Arnold (My Grandfather)
A Btry 270th FA Bn Ammo Bearer
 
Issued Shaving Mirror Front

Issued shaving mirror back

Postcard to Grandma

Notice of Draft Physical

Paybook


Letter home

Allotment Form

Bonus Number

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