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Shields, Charles W.

Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private First Class
Unit:
Company B, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
For action performed on 9 November 1943, at the Croce-Corno ridge near Venafro/province of Isernia, Italy.

Citation unavailable.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
Company B, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
For action performed on 12 and 13 September 1944, in the battle for Hill 362 north of Cubrial/Doubs department, region of Franche-Comté, France.
Citation unavailable.

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 96 (1944).
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - Fisher, G.A., The Story of the 180th Infantry Regiment, Newsfoto Publishing Co., San Angelo, Texas, 1947
    - Military Times.com

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