Doxey, John H.
- Date of death:
- February 28th, 1945
- Buried on:
- American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
Plot: F. Row: 16. Grave: 54. - Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
Biography
Service number: 32798172.
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Silver Star Medal (SSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Staff Sergeant
- Unit:
- 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division
"For gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United States near **** on 28 February 1945. When the advance of his company was halted by fire from an enemy machine gun, Staff Sergeant Doxey led his squad in a succesfull assault upon it. Staff Sergeant Doxey was fatally wounded in the assault, but his heroïc example lives on as an inspiration to the men of his company."
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Staff Sergeant
- Unit:
- 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division
Sources
- Photo 1: Thijs van der List
- Photo 2: Mia van den Berg
- - In Honored Glory
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