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The article of Mr. Landrum's death was in the Hannibal Courier Post December 11,1948
He had just completed his junior year in the Hunnewell High School when he enlisted in the Army. He received his training at Camp Hood, Texas, Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, and Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. He went overseas Feb. 3, 1945 and was killed in action in Germany April 9, 1945. He was in the infantry of the 9th army.
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Mr. Landrum is in a book titled: Service Record, World War II, Hunnewell and Community
on file at the Shelby County MO. Historical Society and Museum
Entered service June 14, 1944, Branch of service Infantry.
Received training at Camp Hood, Texas, Camp Chaffee, Arkansas and Camp Gruber, Oklahoma.
Embarked overseas February 3, 1945 to France.
Was killed in action in Germany in the service of his Country April 9, 1945.
Awarded Expert Rifleman's Badge, Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart.
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The article of Mr. Landrum's death was in the Hannibal Courier Post December 11,1948
He had just completed his junior year in the Hunnewell High School when he enlisted in the Army. He received his training at Camp Hood, Texas, Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, and Camp Gruber, Oklahoma. He went overseas Feb. 3, 1945 and was killed in action in Germany April 9, 1945. He was in the infantry of the 9th army.
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Mr. Landrum is in a book titled: Service Record, World War II, Hunnewell and Community
on file at the Shelby County MO. Historical Society and Museum
Entered service June 14, 1944, Branch of service Infantry.
Received training at Camp Hood, Texas, Camp Chaffee, Arkansas and Camp Gruber, Oklahoma.
Embarked overseas February 3, 1945 to France.
Was killed in action in Germany in the service of his Country April 9, 1945.
Awarded Expert Rifleman's Badge, Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart.
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