MERRILL'S MARAUDERS Putman, Ralph H.

[John Robertson]

• SURNAME

Putman​

• FORENAME

Ralph H.​

• UNIT

3 Bn (Khaki Combat Team)​

• RANK

Technician Fifth Grade​

• NUMBER

34088991​

• AWARD

Bronze Star​

• PLACE

Burma 1944​

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

born 28.8.1922 Powder Springs,Georgia​

son of Frank and Lavonia (nee Crowder) Putman​

unskilled worker in production of grainmill products in civilian life​

enlisted 18.10.1941 Fort McPherson,Atlanta,Georgia​

WIA 1943 New Guinea​

Merrills Marauders​

served in Korea and Vietnam​

retired 1966 as Master Sergeant​

moved to Pennsylvania​

married Grace Marsh (65 years) (1922-2011) (3 sons Larry,Don and Robin,1 daughter Barbara)​

last residence Nicktown,Pennsylvania​

died 25.12.2016 Spangler,Pennsylvania​

Pine Land Cemetery,Strongstown,Indiana County,Pennsylvania​

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