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Harris, Billy J.

Date of death:
November 5th, 1943
Buried on:
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: B. Row: 4. Grave: 29.
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Died of Wounds 5 November 1943, received during operations against German Forces near Venafro, Italy, during the Naples-Foggia Campaign.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Unit:
Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
For action performed on 5 October 1943 near Benevento/Province of Benevento, Campania region, Italy.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Oak Leaf Cluster
Purple Heart

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