Alaska Highway. Company E and D. Born: unknown. Died: unknown. Enlisted and discharged: unknown. Education: unknown.
The segregated 97th Regiment arrived at Valdez, Alaska on 29 April 1942. Three feet of snow covered the ground. The 97th built the northern section of the Alaska Highway. Lt Smith arrived to the Highway in July of 1942 and was assigned to Company E. In February of 1943 he was assigned to Company D. He remained with the regiment until July 1943. The Regiment’s next assignment was Manilla.
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