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Sands, Joseph R.

Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
Company H, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division "Pathfinder", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
January 19th, 1945
"For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on 11 December 1944 in the vicinity of *****, Germany.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
For wounds received as a result of enemy action in Germany, on 4 March 1945.

Sources

  • - Copy of EXTRACT, Section III - Award of Bronze Star Medal By command of Brigadier General Weaver. Signed by: M.A. Cromartie, Major, Adjutant General's Department Acting Adjutant General
    - BS 1945

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