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Mohr, Alvin Wyllis

Date of birth:
August 1st, 1927 (Wilcox/Nebraska, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Alvin Wyllis Mohr was born on August 1st, 1927 in Wilcox, Nebraska. He was enlisted on October 26th, 1945 at Fort Lewis, Nebraska. He left for Japan to be part of the occupation forces on March 29th, 1946, to arrive there on April 10th. He left for the United States again on December 24th, where he arrived on January 7th, 1947. He was honorably discharged on February 5th, 1947.

For his part in the occupation forces of Japan, Alvin Mohr also received the Army Occupation Medal with "JAPAN" clasp.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Technician 5th Grade (T-5)
Unit:
123rd Engeneer Survey Detachement
Awarded on:
February 5th, 1947
Honorable Service Lapel Button / Honorable Discharge Emblem
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Technician 5th Grade (T-5)
Unit:
123rd Engeneer Survey Detachement
Howeve he did not take active part during the Second World War, his enlisted record shows he received the World War Two Victory Medal.
World War Two Victory Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with hanger for "M-1 RIFLE".
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Sources

  • Photo 1: Cheryl Mohr Whitcomb
  • - Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge Record

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