Schmidt, Rene A.

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Date of birth:: June 20th, 1917
Date of death:: February 1st, 2007
Nationality:: American

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Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Private 1st Class
Unit:: 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: February 22nd, 1946
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

"During the fighting of American airborne troops in the vicinity of NIJMEGEN in the months of September and October 1944, courageous and discreet conduct was shown towards the enemy and a special devotion to duty was shown."

Royal decree no.11

Sources

- Decorare 8 p.36
- http://www.onderscheidingen.nl

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