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Acton, Grant M., 1st Sgt.
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Contact Info
Home Town Blackwell
Last Address Blackwell, OK
Date of Passing Jul 15, 1967
Official Badges
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Additional Information
Last Known Activity:
SSDI Search: Shows Walter W. Acton; Date of Birth shown as 04 Jan 1896; SSN issued in Maryland. Shows date of death 15 Jul 1967, place unspecified, possibly Maryland.
Other Comments:
ACTON, Grant
First Class Sergeant
Enlisted Blackwell, Oklahoma
Born Jan 27,1896, Kay County, Oklahoma
Son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Acton
Entered Service August 4, 1917, Fort Logan, CO
Discharged Feb 25, 1919 at Garden City, Long Island (NY)
With 474th Aero Squadron/Attached to First Pursuit Group.
Twelve Months Overseas
At Eriz La Petite when armistice signed.
Image
WWI Victory Medal - 1919
Name of Award WWI Victory Medal
Devices
Silver Star Gallantry Device
Worn on the Medal for Gallantry (predecessor of the Silver Star Medal)
Year Awarded 1919
Last Updated: Mar 6, 2016
This ribbon does not rate any devices for subsequent awards
Details Behind Award
Served with 474th Aero Squadron,attached to First Pursuit Group. Twelve months Overseas. At Eriz la Petite when armistice signed.
