Edward A. Irion

Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Length of Service: 6 years
Rank: CPO
Armed Conflict: WWII
Campaigns: Atlantic Convoy Invasion N. Africa, Pacific Philippines Okinawa

Background and History:
US Navy Boot Camp 1941-1942
Atlantic, European Theater  1942-43-mid 44
Promoted CPO 1944
Discharged 1947
Res. Navy 1948-49

Experiences:
Convoy duty to Murmans IT Russia and England Invasion N. Africa Nov. 42.  Amphip. Training 1944.  Pacific 44-47.  1998and 1999 spoke to students Yellin School Veteran’s Day.  Got married 12/18/43 and still married today.


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