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Unit History Book of the 83rd Infantry Division
Original book of the History of the 83rd Infantry Division during World War Two. This is the official Unit History Book of the 83rd Infantry Division 1942-1945. Includes 8 folding campaign maps and some photographs. This is the hard to find original version, not a reprint. It still has its original dust jacket which is usually torn or missing. The dust jacket is a bit damaged but It kept the book in great shape. Illustrations by Laszlo Bod, Budapest, Hungary.
By the 83rd Division I & E Section, with narrative written by Sgt. Ernie Hayhow. Printed by F. Bruckmann K.G., Munich, Germany, no date, but circa 1946.
This copy once belonged to Charles 'Chick' W. Martin (#) who was with Weapons Platoon, Company I, 331st Infantry Regiment.
Cpl Charles W. Martin
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Charles W. Martin
Corporal Charles W. Martin
Charles William Martin was born in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 1908, to Cassie Lewis and John W. Martin. He married Paulette M. Schonenberger in 1933.
Charles 'Chik' W. Martin enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 6, 1943. He joined the 324th Field Artillery Battalion in the ETO. For his service he was awarded, among other decorations, the Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Born in Akron, he had been an area resident all his life. Charles Martin retired as the vice president from Bankers Guarantee Title and Trust Company after 47 years of service.
Carles 'Chick' W. Martin, 78, passed away on April 2, 1987, in Akron City Hospital following a two week illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Paulette Martin (1911-1969). He was survived by his second wife Vera Vivian (McRill) Martin (1913-2002) who he married on November 22, 1969.
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