Date of Induction-July 15, 1942
Branch of service-Air Corps
Trained at Camp Lee, Virginia; Camp Howze, Texas; Miami Beach, Florida; Goldsboro, North Carolina; Scott Field, Illinois; Fort Meade, Maryland
Date of Embarkation-March 23, 1945
Served in European Theatre
Engagements-Bulge; St Mazaire, France
Medals Earned-Good Conduct Medal; Victory Medal;
European Theatre Ribbon; Combat Badge; 2 Battle Stars
Returned to States-January 11, 1946
Discharge Station-Fort Meade, Maryland
Discharged-January 25, 1946
Rank-Technician 4th Grade
Served-42 months
Parents-Frank S. and Laura B. Eiker
Wife-Regina M. Eiker
 Children-Gilbert Vernon and Lois Lorraine

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