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VETERANS REMEMBER

World War II   Cordier
George Cordier

George Cordier
George Cordier is a Marine veteran of the Pacific theater in WW II. George started the war as a signal corps wireman in the 3rd Joint Assault Signal Company. The unit went to Guadalcanal for training, then participated in the invasion of Guam as part of the 3rd Marine Division. George describes his duties in combat as a wireman, and his injury after only a couple of days of service on Guam.

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