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Letters From Our Boys and Girls in the Service17 day furlough in January, 1943, reporting back to San Bernadino. His next move was to Fort Dix, N. J., sailing from Fort Dix, on March 5, 1943, and landing at Casablanca, North Africa. Then on to Constantine, Algiers, to Mature, taking part in the Tunisian campaign. He was stationed for 18 months in Tunisia, then moving to Oran where his outfit, the 207th Signal Depot, prepared for the invasion of Southern France. Edward landed with his outfit in Southern France and was assigned to General Patch’s 7th Army. Hisduties were to help set up signal supply depots, install radios, telephone, batteries, etc. His journey took him thru Epinal, Metx, France and Saarbrucken. He entered Germany on April 13, 1945, his farthest advance being to Maitnheim. He left from LaHarve, France on his return trip home on Oct. 1, 1945. arrivingat New York and then to Camp Kilmer, New Jersey and on to Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and here he was given a 7 day pass which he spent at home. He returned to Fort Sheridan and on October 24, 1945, he was given an Honorable DiscEarge from the army.Edward wears the E. T. O. Service Ribbon with 4 battle stars: the Tu-nisan, France, Central Europe and the Rhineland campaigns. He is also entitled to wear his Unit's citation. Edward is the son of Mrs. Bert Edwards who lives southwest of Buffalo Center.
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Buffalo Center Tribune
Buffalo Center, Iowa, US
Thu, Nov 22, 1945
Page 4
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