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World War I veteran Saluted in Ohio at 103
John Dawson, 103, one of 27 surviving World War I veterans in Ohio, was honored in Columbus during the 83rd anniversary of U.S. entry into WWI. A Purdue-educated former radio operator, he served in Camp Alfred Vail and later worked for Ohio Bell and the BBB. He continues public appearances and parade participation, saying war is hell and he hopes for no more.
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Columbus
Ohio
John Dawson
Dawson
United States
Ohio House
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Department
Jim Trakas
U.S. Army
Balkans
Trakas
Brazil
Ind
Purdue University
Ralph
France
Army
Signal Corp
Germany
Alfred Vail
Asbury Park
N.J
Ralph Dawson
Upper Arlington
Ohio Bell
Ohio State House