Cake, John W, Jr

1-jul-1945

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last-name: CAKE

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first-name: JOHN W.

middle-initial: JR.

serial-number: 0340066

grade: Capt

permanent-address: Lynnhaven, Virginia

date-of-entry: 1941-06-06

date-of-separation: 1946-05-03

date-of-birth: 1915-03-14

place-of-separation: Separation Center Fort George G. Meade, Maryland

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1-months: 47

1-grade: Capt

1-military-occupational-specialty: 1542 Infantry Unit Commander

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2-grade: Capt

2-military-occupational-specialty: 2162 Operations And Training Staff Officer (G-3, A-3, S-3)

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summary-of-military-occupations: Infantry Unit Commander: Commanded an Infantry Company and was responsible for the administration, training, and tactical employment of the Unit. Directed supply security, and transportation activities of the Unit; directed the tactical employment of the Unit in combat. Was in charge of Battalion Command Post in combat and was responsible for coordinating functions of Battalion Headquarters. Awarded: Bronze Star Medal for heroic service in combat. Authorized: To wear two battle stars for Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns.

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military-education: Infantry Officers Basic Course- 13 weeks. Weapons, tactics, and gunnery.

civilian-education

highest-completed-grade: 4 yrs. Col.

degrees: B.S.

year-left-school: 1936

name-of-last-school: Virginia Polytechnic Institute

address-of-last-school: Blacksburg, Virginia

major-courses: Agricultural Economics

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course-name-address-date: None

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civilian-occupations: Part Receiver And Inspector: Received auto parts in less than carload lots; inspected parts for flaws and routed to proper Depts. of Ford Motor Company. Assembly Plant, Norfolk, Virginia.

additional-information: None

name-of-discharging-officer: Nathan Aaron, Capt. AC DMG