S/Sgt. Earl Judd 32255747 KIA

S/Sgt. Earl Judd 32255747 KIA US Army. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Judd, 106 Washington Avenue, Batavia, New York. Earl was born January 11, 1912 at Alden. He attended elementary and high school in Batavia, distinguishing himself in athletics, especially in football. Each year the Judd – Gouinlock trophy is awarded an outstanding player in memory of Earl Judd and George Gouinlock. Later Earl became a prominent semi-pro player. Earl was employed at Doehler Die’s plant until he was inducted, March 27, 1942 at Ft. Niagara. His last furlough home was February 3, 1944, for five days. He was stationed on Oahu, Hawaii in Company K, 305th Infantry, 77th Division. The Division went into action on Guam. Sgt. Judd was killed December 15, 1944 in the Battle of Leyte. His remains were later transferred from Camp Downs, Leyte to the American Military Cemetery in Manila. Earl’s survivors included his parents, a brother, Gordon and two sisters, Mrs. Marian Hannaway, Jersey City, N. J ., and Mrs. Carrie Letson of Batavia. Sgt. Judd was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon. the Purple Heart and the Marksmanship Medal.

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1- Genesee County World War Two Gold Star Memorial Book – Gold Star Memorial Genesee County New York – 1953