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Corp Adolfo Arsenio Brito

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Corp Adolfo Arsenio Brito Veteran

Birth
Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA
Death
2 May 1952 (aged 33)
Burial
Taos, Taos County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
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In 1920, Talpa, Taos County, New Mexico; Adolfo Brito was enumerated with his parents Modesto & Andrellita Brito; paternal brothers: José María, Jacinto, and Eloy Brito; and maternal siblings: Versabé, Federico, and Emilia Martinez (1920 Census).

In 1930, Precinct 1, Taos County, New Mexico; Adolpho Brito was enumerated with his widowed mother Andrita Sanistevan and siblings: Amilia Martinez, Fred Martinez, and Herman Brito (1930 Census).

In 1940, Prado, Taos County, New Mexico; laborer Adolfo A. Brito was enumerated with his widowed mother Andreita M. Brito and brother J. Herman Brito (1940 Census).

On 16 Oct 1940, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado; Adolfo Arsenio Brito (B: 18 Apr 1919, Taos, New Mexico), a resident of Arvada, registered for the World War II draft. He was employed by Emil Schneider. Adolfo was described as 5' 8", 138 pounds, dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. Next of kin was recorded as his mother Andrellita Brito of Taos (Draft Card).

On 10 Nov 1942, Adolfo A. Brito (B: 18 Apr 1919, Taos, New Mexico) was inducted into the US Army. On 21 Nov 1942, he entered into service at Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was described as 5' 6-1/2", 148 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, and a heavy truck driver. On 2 Feb 1944, he departed for the Southwest Pacific Area and arrived on 26 Feb 1944. He served as a light truck driver with Medical Detachment 162nd Station Hospital. He participated in the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, and South Philippines Liberation Campaigns. He was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge. On 2 Jan 1946, he returned to the United States and arrived on 20 Jan 1946. On 25 Jan 1946, T/5 Adolfo A. Brito (Service #38-169-526) was honorably discharged at Fort Bliss, Texas and issued a lapel pin (WD AGO Form 53-55).

On 5 May 1952, a military headstone was requested for Adolfo A. Brito (B: 18 Apr 1919; D: 2 May 1952; Service #38 169 526) by Andillita Brito of Taos. Adolfo had served as a Technician 5th Grade (Tech 5) with Medical Detachment, 162nd Station Hospital, Medical Department. He was inducted on 10 Nov 1942, entered into service on 21 Nov 1942, and was honorably discharged on 25 Jan 1946. Headstone was to be placed in the Sierra Vista Cemetery in Taos, New Mexico (Headstone Application).
In 1920, Talpa, Taos County, New Mexico; Adolfo Brito was enumerated with his parents Modesto & Andrellita Brito; paternal brothers: José María, Jacinto, and Eloy Brito; and maternal siblings: Versabé, Federico, and Emilia Martinez (1920 Census).

In 1930, Precinct 1, Taos County, New Mexico; Adolpho Brito was enumerated with his widowed mother Andrita Sanistevan and siblings: Amilia Martinez, Fred Martinez, and Herman Brito (1930 Census).

In 1940, Prado, Taos County, New Mexico; laborer Adolfo A. Brito was enumerated with his widowed mother Andreita M. Brito and brother J. Herman Brito (1940 Census).

On 16 Oct 1940, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado; Adolfo Arsenio Brito (B: 18 Apr 1919, Taos, New Mexico), a resident of Arvada, registered for the World War II draft. He was employed by Emil Schneider. Adolfo was described as 5' 8", 138 pounds, dark complexion, black hair, and brown eyes. Next of kin was recorded as his mother Andrellita Brito of Taos (Draft Card).

On 10 Nov 1942, Adolfo A. Brito (B: 18 Apr 1919, Taos, New Mexico) was inducted into the US Army. On 21 Nov 1942, he entered into service at Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was described as 5' 6-1/2", 148 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, and a heavy truck driver. On 2 Feb 1944, he departed for the Southwest Pacific Area and arrived on 26 Feb 1944. He served as a light truck driver with Medical Detachment 162nd Station Hospital. He participated in the Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, and South Philippines Liberation Campaigns. He was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge. On 2 Jan 1946, he returned to the United States and arrived on 20 Jan 1946. On 25 Jan 1946, T/5 Adolfo A. Brito (Service #38-169-526) was honorably discharged at Fort Bliss, Texas and issued a lapel pin (WD AGO Form 53-55).

On 5 May 1952, a military headstone was requested for Adolfo A. Brito (B: 18 Apr 1919; D: 2 May 1952; Service #38 169 526) by Andillita Brito of Taos. Adolfo had served as a Technician 5th Grade (Tech 5) with Medical Detachment, 162nd Station Hospital, Medical Department. He was inducted on 10 Nov 1942, entered into service on 21 Nov 1942, and was honorably discharged on 25 Jan 1946. Headstone was to be placed in the Sierra Vista Cemetery in Taos, New Mexico (Headstone Application).

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