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Carroll, Merle Ray

    Date of birth:
    December 16th, 1919
    Service number:
    O-380135
    Nationality:
    American

    Biography

    Promotions:
    1941: 2nd Lieutenant;
    ?: Captain;
    ?: Major.

    Career:
    1941: Company K, 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment;
    ?: S-3, Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment;
    ?: S-3, Regimental Staff, 134th Infantry Regiment.

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Captain
    Unit:
    S-3, Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army
    Awarded on:
    August 23rd, 1944
    For wounds received in action on 12 August 1944 in Normandie, France.

    Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 23 (23 August 1944).
    Purple Heart
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Major
    Unit:
    Regimental Staff, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (Regimental Staff, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)
    Awarded on:
    July 13th, 1945
    citation:
    "For gallantry in action in the *** and *** Sectors, Normandy, France, 2 August 1944. When Major Carroll proceeded forward to coordinate the action of the leading elements of the battalion, he discovered one of the rifle companies in a hazardous condition, due to exceptionally heavy enemy action which precipitated a disorganization of the unit and rendered casualties the company commander and executive officer. Major Carroll assumed command, restored order, regained control, and led the company in a successful attack immediately thereafter. The actions of major Carroll in this critical situation in turning disorder into achievement, reflect credit upon his qualities of leadership and are in accord with high military traditions."

    For action performed on 2 August 1944 near Pont-Bellenger/Manche département, Basse-Normandy, France.
    Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 52 (13 July 1945).
    Silver Star Medal (SSM)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    Second BSM received in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be worn on the ribbon of the first BSM.
    Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)

    Awarded with five bronze campaign Stars.
    European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

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