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Some of the desired information for this battalion is missing and we're attempting to obtain it through the contact listed below. If you can help supply any information, please let us know. Send e-mail to the Webmaster, or postal mail to Rodney Young, 251 Pine Mdw, Spring Branch, TX 78070. Thank you very much.
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Reunions: 1997. October 9, Madison AL,
Contact: Arthur Sparks (1919-2007) - Martin, TN
Activated: 7 Dec 1944 at Camp Shelby, MS, from 479th AAA Bn
Inactivated: 18 Jan 1946 at Vancouver Barracks, WA
Overseas: Arrived SPE 22 Jul 1945, Okinawa 22 Aug 1945; returned SPE 17 Jan 1946
Campaigns: Ryukyus
Number of men killed in action: None
Number of days in combat: None
Number of rounds fired: None
History of the 71st Cml Mortar Bn