Brooks, Jeddie P., 1925-2004.

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Jeddie Brooks was born in Mass. in 1925 and enlisted in the Army at Springfield, Mass. in February 1942. At the time of enlistment he was unmarried, had completed three years of high school and employed as a metalworker. Brooks joined the 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale, Colo. where he was assigned to Company G of the 86th Infantry Regiment, later with Company F of the 84th Infantry Regiment. He also served at Camp Swift, Tex. before being sent to Italy. Brooks was twice wounded in action near Tamburini in March 1945 and again near Torre Iussi (Rocca di Roffeno) in April 1945. He received the Bronze Star medal. Brooks died in Savoy, Mass. in 2004.

From the description of Jeddie P. Brooks papers, ca.1943-1945 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 294859084

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