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William S. Kanis

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NAME:
William S. Kanis
NICKNAME:
SERVICE NUMBER:
309969
HOME OF RECORD:
Brighton, MA
NEXT OF KIN:
Parents, Mr & Mrs Joseph Kanis
DATE OF BIRTH:
12/28/1922
SERVICE DATES:
5/12/1941 – 10/18/1945
DATE OF DEATH:
6/5/2009
CAMPAIGN UNIT MOS RATE RESULT
Roi-Namur Division Special Troops Corporal  
Saipan B/1/24 653 Corporal
Tinian B/1/24 653 Corporal  
Iwo Jima K/3/24 746 PFC WIA
INDIVIDUAL DECORATIONS:
Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal
LAST KNOWN RANK:
Private First Class

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