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Name
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Elmer Clarence Johnston
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Branch
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U.S. Marines
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Rank
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Sargent
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Home Town
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Joplin, MO
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Wartime Service Dates
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1943-1946
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Wartime Locations
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South Pacific, Philippines, China
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Major Battles
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Mindanao Philippine Island 1945
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Military Service Dates
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1943-1946
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Unit
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1st Marine Airwing Group 32
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Accomplishments
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1945 in Mindanao Philippines had outstanding performance in ground cover, bombing, and strafing in support of the ground troops. Supplied close air support for the troops fighting the Japanese
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Medals
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WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Honorable Service Lapel
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