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Name
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Orlin E Maritt
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Branch
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U.S. Army
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Rank
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Sgt
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Home Town
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Coffeyville, KS
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Wartime Service Dates
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World War II: 1943 - 1946
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Wartime Locations
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European Theater of Operations
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Major Battles
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Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, and Rhineland
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Military Service Dates
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World War II: 1943 - 1946
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Unit
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94th Bomb Group, 8th Army Air Force
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Accomplishments
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Completed nine missions as a member of a B-17 crew over European territory. Operated a 50 caliber machine gun from a tail position to fire at enemy aircraft and protect from enemy attack. Loaded, aimed, and fired gun, stripped and reassembed gun and was responsible for the routine maintenance of the gun.
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Medals
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Good Conduct Medal, PurpleHeart Medal, Air Medal
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