from Montour Falls, New York
Private
2 Company 1 Regiment
born 20.11.1921 Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
father Raymond W. Champagne (1894-1948)
employed by Corning Glass Works, Corning, New York
resided Student Street, Montour Falls, Schuyler County, New York (draft card)
15.02.1942 draft card Watkins Glen, New York
26.07.1948 re-entered service
served in Korean War
achieved rank of Sergeant
19.06.1952 discharged
wife Akiko (nee Nakajima) Champagne
son Lawrence, daughter Reiko
11.1960 - 02.1961 & 09.1964 - 12.1964 editor Star Gazette
employed by Elmira College
died 6.10.1970
Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York Section C Site 3765A
photo source Eric Morgensen
