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'''[[Pyne, John | '''[[Pyne, John Wright (01171727)|John Wright Pyne]]''' (7 September 1918 – 15 September 1999) was a Ritchie Boy (from United States; Protestant) who trained at Camp Ritchie in [[:Category:Class 3|class 3]]. | ||
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* 10 June 1944 — Landed in Normandy with the 2nd Armored Division. | * 10 June 1944 — Landed in Normandy with the 2nd Armored Division. | ||
* 30 July 1944 — Wounded near Saint-Lô; received the Purple Heart. | * 30 July 1944 — Wounded near Saint-Lô; received the Purple Heart. | ||
* 24 January 1946 — Discharged as a captain. | * 24 January 1946 — Discharged as a captain. | ||
* 1974 — Retired from banking and brokerage work. | * 1974 — Retired from banking and brokerage work. | ||
* 15 September 1999 — Died. | * 15 September 1999 — Died. | ||
* July–October 1945 — Intelligence officer with the 17th Port at Bremerhaven. | |||
* Korean War — Returned to Army intelligence service. | |||
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