African American. Alaska Highway. H&S Company. Born: 29 September 1917, Manhattan, NY. Died: 25 December 1981, Nassau, NY. He was a veteran of WW2 and Korea.
Military service: He entered the New York National Guard, Company L 369th Infantry on 12 November 1936. He enlisted 6 August 1941 and discharged 7 January 1942. His record shows two re-enlistment dates – 6 January 1942 and 27 February 1946, New York and he was discharged discharged 30 June 1972, Regular Army, Corps of Engineers. Highest rank Staff Sergeant.
Education: two years high school. His father was Robert J. Caines and his mother was Julia Idonia Thompson (1895-1978).
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