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Schwab, Jeffry C.

Date of birth:
February 20th, 1956 (Joliet-Will County/Illinois, United States)
Date of death:
January 11th, 1984 (Honduras)
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Rank:
Chief Warrant Officer
Unit:
B Company, 229th Attack Helicopter Battalion, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
January 12th, 1984
Awarded for wounds received in action in Honduras on 11 January 1984, which resulted in death.

Awarded posthumously.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Chief Warrant Officer
Unit:
B Company, 229th Attack Helicopter Battalion, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
January 13th, 1984
Citation:
"For exceptionally meritorious service from 23 Setpember 1983 trhough 11 January 1984 while servig as Aero-Scout Pilot for Company B, 229th Attack Helicopter Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. CW2 Schwab performed his duties in an exemplary manner.His leadership, professinalism, and aviation expertise contributed significantly to the unit's high level of combat readiness. CW2 Schwabs initiative and devotion to duty earned him the respect and admiration of all with whom he served, and his duty performance represents achievement in the finest traditions of the United States Army."

Awarded posthumously.
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)

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