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In England, Gantt received additional training at Wycombe Abbey, High Wycombe approximately 30 miles west of London. Upon completion of additional training, he was transferred to Algeria as part of the 12th Weather Squadron supporting the 12th Air Force in North Africa. On July 13, 1943, Gantt arrived at Chanute Field, IL for advanced weather training.  He returned to the 12th Weather Squadron at the Corsica, Italy station on June 25, 1944.  In March 1945, he was transferred to Tarquinia and then Marcianise, Italy where he remained until returning to the U.S. for discharge on August 31, 1945.  \nAfter the war, Gantt taught math at Boone High School in Orlando, FL until retiring. 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