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Nevada State Journal
Nevada State Journal
Contributed by Eileen Gillette

Description: Nevada Soldier Killed In Action In North Africa (Kafton)

Date: July 27 1943

Newspaper published in: Reno

Private Welland R. KAFTON of Carlin, Nevada, has been killed in actin in North Africa, 10 Jul according to word received by his brother Aubrey KAFTON of Carlin.
KAFTON was formerly employed as a machinest for Southern Pacific in Carlin. In May he was awarded the Legion of Merit medal for accompanying his commanding officer to Gafsa and helping in the evacuation 14 and 15 Feb. Hw served in the transportation corp with a railway battalion.

Submitted: 05/29/08

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