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Sgt. Earl Babcock
66th Armored Regiment · Silver Star recipient
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Capt. James Brogan
Managing Editor · 2nd Armored Division
ound in 7 unit publications
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92nd Infantry Division · OCS mention
Found in 2 camp newspapers
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