Posted on May 19, 2020

Marine who spent 4 years as POW approaches 100th birthday

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Wheaton resident William Howard "Howie" Chittenden, who chugged two gallons of water just to reach the weight limit to join the Marines in 1939, spent nearly four years in prisoner of war camps during World War II.

Marine who spent 4 years as POW approaches 100th birthday

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Happy birthday brother.

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SFC Herve Abrams

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Happy Birthday!

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Happy Birthday and Thank you for your sacrifices for us! Hand Salute!

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Marine who spent 4 years as POW approaches 100th birthday

Marine who spent 4 years as POW approaches 100th birthday

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