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Name
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Jimmie P Castagno
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Branch
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U.S. Army
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Rank
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Cpl
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Home Town
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Cherokee, KS
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Wartime Service Dates
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1941-1944
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Wartime Locations
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Pacific
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Major Battles
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Saidor, Altare in New Guinea, Leyte on Luzon Islands in Philippines, Black Islands in the Netherlands East Indies
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Military Service Dates
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Same as above
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Unit
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32nd (Red Arrow) Infantry Division
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Accomplishments
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He was credited with downing a Jap Zero and earned the title of "Blood & Guts" by his buddies
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Medals
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American Defense Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon w/1 Star, Bronze Arrowhead, Philippines Liberation Ribbon w/ 1 Battle Star, Division Citation from Gen MacArthur
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