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Cussans, Thomas L.

Date of birth:
June 9th, 1917 (Flint/Michigan, United States)
Date of death:
May 20th, 2000 (Michigan, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
S-3 Officer, 350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division "Blue Devils" U.S. Army
For action performed on 25 September 1944, near the mount Monte Acuto in the vicinity of Castel del Rio/Province of Bologna, Italy.

Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division "Blue Devils" U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

Sources

  • - Delaney, J.P. – The Blue Devils in Italy – A History of the 88th Infantry Division in World War II, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1988
    - Wallace, J.E., The Blue Devil “Battle Mountain” Regiment in Italy – a History of the 350th Infantry Regiment 1944-1945, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1986
    - Traverse City Record-Eagle

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