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Danforth, E.G.B., Jr., BG USA(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Augusta
Date of Passing Sep 06, 1974
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
During World War I, he was SGT Alvin York's company commander - Company G, 328th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Infantry Division.
He was awarded two Silver Star Citations during WWI (later converted to Silver Star Medals).
He served on active duty from Aug 1917 thru June 1919 - and - Nov 1940 thru Aug 1954.
WWII - American Theater
From Month/Year
December / 1941
To Month/Year
September / 1945
Description The American Theater was a minor area of operations during World War II. This was mainly due to both North and South America's geographical separation from the central theaters of conflict in Europe and Asia. Thus, any threat by the Axis Powers to invade the mainland United States or other areas was considered negligible, allowing for American resources to be deployed in overseas theaters.
This article includes attacks on continental territory, extending 200 miles (320 km) into the ocean, which is today under the sovereignty of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several other smaller states, but excludes military action involving the Danish territory of Greenland, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Aleutian Islands. The most well known battles in North America during World War II were the Attack on Pearl Harbor (the first attack on US soil since the Battle of Ambos Nogales), the Aleutian Islands Campaign, the Battle of the St. Lawrence, and the attacks on Newfoundland.
