Dagon, William M.

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Date of birth:: November 23rd, 1923
Date of death:: April 9th, 1999
Nationality:: American

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Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Staff Sergeant
Unit:: HQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: September 21st, 1944
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Staff Sergeant
Unit:: HQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: February 22nd, 1946
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

During the battles of the 82nd Airborne Division in the vicinity of NIJMEGEN in September and October 1944, he distinguished himself for his courageous and discreet deeds.

A commendable example in all respects under very difficult circumstances."

Royal decree no.11

Sources

- BL/BK
- http://www.onderscheidingen.nl
- Baseball in Wartime - William Dagon

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