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Halpin, William T.

Date of birth:
December 6th, 1905 (Ohio, United States)
Date of death:
January 31st, 1994 (Florida, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

William Halpin enlisted on 11th August 1943 and sered until 8th October 1945. He served with Pontoon Assembly Detachement Navy 131 and Pontoon Assembly Detachement No. 2.

William T. Halpin was also entiteld to wear the ribbon for the Navy/Marine Corps Unit Commendation.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
MMS1 (CB) E-6
Unit:
Pontoon Assembly Det Navy No. 2
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (NMCCOM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
MMS1 (CB) E-6
Unit:
Pontoon Assembly Det. No. 2
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
MMS1c (CB) E-6
Unit:
Pontoon Assembly Det. No. 2
World War Two Victory Medal

Sources

  • Photo: Scott Carlson
  • - DD-214 dated October 8, 1945, ribbons in shadowbox

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