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WALTER R. GATEWOOD

Pvt Walter R. Gatewood enlisted in the Army sometime prior to his transfer from the 3rd Replacement Depot to Company D, 508th PIR on 13 February 1945.

He was promoted to Pfc on 20 March 1945.

Pfc Gatewood departed Antwerp, Belgium on 25 November 1945 and arrived in New York City's Harbor aboard the USS Stetson Victory, Shipment Number E-27754, Tl;-23 Destination Reception Station 23, Fort Monmouth, NJ where he would be processed for discharge.

His military decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge awarded for action during the campaign, 18 Dec 1944 to 20 Feb 1945.

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