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Racine, WI |
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Parents: Joseph and Estelle; Wife: Jean; |
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Racine, WI |
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| Date Entered Service: |
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October 14, 1942 |
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36270733
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| Bomb Group: |
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444th |
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| Location of Unit: |
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Great Bend, KS |
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| Military Specialty(ies): |
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Radar Operator |
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Flight crew |
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| Were you a POW? |
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No |
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| Were you interned? |
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No |
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| Date Transferred from the 58th: |
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| Date Discharged from the 58th: |
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March 2, 1946 |
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Arthur was employed at First National Bank for over 25 years retiring in 1984 as vice president. He previously was a controller for Catholic Family Insurance. Arthur was an active and dedicated member of St. John Nepomuk Church, a member of the American Legion and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Throughout his life, Arthur enjoyed his trips with his family to their cabin in Canada. He also enjoyed spending winters in Florida.
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Mr. Hamata passed away on September 5, 2010. He is buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, Racine, WI.
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Arthur Hamata
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