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T/3 Vernon Harms
biography
Vernon, from Benson and Pontiac, IL, served as a Medical Clerk Typist with the 58th Evacuation Hospital assigned to the 23rd Division in the Philippines. Vernon was awarded a commendation letter (later changed to the Army Commendation Ribbon/Medal) for successfully evacuating patients during a 3 week period in April of 1945 in Cebu, Philippines.
decorations
Medals-Top Row (L-R): Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal
Patches-Right Breast: World War II Honorable Discharge Patch
Left Sleeve: 8th Army Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (5)
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