February 4, 1926 – October 29, 1993
David Sanders
Personal Information
Birthplace: Hope, KS
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Theater of Operation: Other
Honored By: The Dickinson County Heritage Center and The Eisenhower Foundation
Biography
David William Sanders was born in Hope, KS on February 4, 1926. Most called him Bill after his grandfather the city marshal. Sanders attended public school, but did not get to graduate High School as with many, was called into the military. He was inducted into the service on April 4, 1944 and was assigned to the field artillery at Fort Leavenworth, KS. His basic training was at Camp Roberts, CA. A brother, Harley also served in the Army in the European theater.
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