Contributed by Guilford Historical Society
Description
Sgt. Louis Wilbur Trafton of Guilford was awarded the first of two purple heart medals in 1943.
Louis was born on Feb. 21, 1921. He enlisted on December 11, 1942. He was killed in action March 2, 1945 at Iwo Jima.
About This Item
- Title: Sgt. Louis Wilbur Trafton, Guilford, 1943
- Creation Date: 1943
- Subject Date: 1943
- Location: Guilford, Piscataquis County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: 5-2
- Object Type: Image
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- Military Awards
- World War, 1939-1945
- Soldiers--American
- Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945
- Military Order of the Purple Heart
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Guilford Historical SocietyPO Box 893, Guilford, ME 04443
(207) 876-4501
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