Erwin, James, 1927-

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James "Jim" Erwin (b.1927) was born in Detroit, Michigan. He served in the C Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division during World War II and in North China. He assisted in the troop mobilization effort during the Korean War and, during the Vietnam War, he worked in the private sector pre-treating artillery for painting. He currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin and was a volunteer for six years at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum.

From the description of Oral history interview with James Erwin [sound recording], 2006. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 311593373

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Wisconsin--Madison
China
Michigan--Detroit
United States
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Korean War, 1950-1953
Marines
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975
World War, 1939-1945
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Birth 1927

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