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Merrill DeWald, veteran
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Merrill DeWald, 2007    
Audio interview
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Highest Rank: Sergeant
Military Service: Drafted, March, 1942 -  1945
The 90th "Tough 'Ombres" Division (History of the 90th Division, provided by Merrill DeWald)


Merrill DeWald, 2007 (Interviewed by Janet Davison, SDPB Radio)



Merrill DeWald commented, "I can still remember walking by this German
soldier. his shoes were still smoking!"
 (Photo from Mission Accomplished, 343rd F.A.BN.)



Book Merrill DeWald received from the U. S. Army after WWII


Merrill DeWald was shot at by this German plane before it was hit by American
 artillery. (Photo from Mission Accomplished, 343rd F.A.BN.)



Merrill DeWald witnessed the destruction of war; he walked by this horrible
scene during WWII. (Photo from Mission Accomplished, 343rd F.A.BN.)

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