November 12, 1917 – May 29, 1996
Floyd Graefe
Personal Information
Birthplace: Fort Collins, Colorado
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: Company L 19th Infantry
Theater of Operation: Pacific
Enlisted / Commissioned: Mar 7, 1944
Discharged: Feb 17, 1947
Highest Rank: Cpl
Military Honors: Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star. American Theater Medal. Asiatic Pacific Service Medal. World War II Victory Medal. Good Conduct Medal. Purple Heart.
Biography
Date of induction was March 7, 1944. Floyd fought in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was severely wounded receiving the Purple Heart in May of 1945 for his bravery. He was a marksman rifleman in company L 19th Infantry.
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