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Demott, Carey L.

Date of birth:
July 2nd, 1917
Date of death:
May 27th, 1950
Service number:
01296497
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Unit:
179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird"
Received for gallantry in action near Anzio, Italy on February 11th, 1944.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Unit:
179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird"
Awarded for a wound received on February 11th, 1944.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Unit:
179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird"
Received for meritorious achievements in ground operations against the enemy during the Rome-Arno campaign in Italy.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

Sources

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