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Lemieur, Albert

Date of death:
July 21st, 1980
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
Company M, 13th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division "Pathfinder", U.S. Army
"Staff Sergeant Lemieur, 36125027, infantry, company M, 13th Infantry Regiment for heroic service in connection with military operations against the enemy on August 27th 1944 in the vicinity of Brest, France. During an intense enemy artillery and mortar barrage, Sergeant Lemieur noticed that both an aid man and his patient were completely covered by earth, caused by the caving in of an embankment due to enemy fire. Although the concentrated barrage at the time was terrific, Sergeant Lemieur, without regard for his personal safety, rushed from his place of safety and succeeded in digging out both men before they suffocated. Entered the military service from Michigan"
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

Sources

  • - Copy of letter Headquarters 8th infantry Div
    - Family

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