Alfonso Ramos
June 22, 1924 – November 27, 2007
Unit: 332nd Fighter Group
In 1942 Alfonso Ramos enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He was part of the 332nd Fighter Group and did tours of duty in Italy, Germany, Japan and Middle Africa. He was awarded the following medals: European/African/Middle Eastern Services, American Service, Asiatic Pacific, WWII Victory and Good Conduct. He was given an Honorable Discharge on January 26, 1946.
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