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Poulin, Andrew Victor

Date of birth:
1921 (Lanesboro/Massachusets, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Andrew Victor Poulin was the son of Francis and Helen Poulin. He joined the USMC in the summer of 1942. He also had another brother in the marines named William J. Poulin who also died during WWII although not combat related.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
U.S. Marine corps Reserves
Awarded on:
May 28th, 1945

Andrew's parents were presented with the Navy Cross on Memorial Day, May 28, 1945, by Capt. Joseph Sullivan, USMC at Pittsfield Cemetery.
Navy Cross

Sources

  • Photo 1: Mary Beth Noble
  • Photo: Family
  • - Sterner C.D., Recipients of The Navy Cross, 1916 - Present
    - The Berkshire Evening Eagle, Pittsfield, MA Monday, May 28, 1945

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