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WORLD WAR TWO SERVICE              Ed in 1955 as Sheriff of Lane County,
           OF                                                           and Oregon Legislator in 1961.
EDWARD WOODROW ELDER

2nd Lt. 1943

 b. 18 MAR 1920  Ronan, Lake Co, Montana
Residence at enlistment: Eugene, Lane County, Oregon

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About WWII Europe, Ed says:
"Throughout the war I was in the 4th Armored including during the Battle of the Bulge."

1st Lt. ARMOR -  Reconnaissance officer
Northern France; Normandy; Rhineland; Ardennes; Central Europe
Bronze Star; distinguished Unit Badge;
European African Middle Eastern service Medal with 5 Bronze stars
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KNOX KENTUCKY  ARMORED FORCE SCHOOL
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ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
This is to certify that
FIRST LIEUTENANT EDWARD W. ELDER 01 014 204 INFANTRY
honorably served in active Federal Service
in the Army of the United States from
21 Nov 1942 to 17 December 1945
Given at Separation Center Fort Lewis Washington
on the 17th day of Dec.1945.
Lapel Button issued
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Another active duty card-- Korean War training duty, Texas only
United States Army ORG RES CORPS
"27 Sept. 1950 - 23 February 1952"
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