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Tardy, Walter E.

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division "The Rock of the Marne", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
June 5th, 1944
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division "The Rock of the Marne", U.S. Army
For action which was performed on 6 February 1945, near Neuf-Brisach/Haut-Rhin département, Alsace, France.

Citation unavailable.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division "The Rock of the Marne", 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

  • - Taggart, D.G., History of the Third Infantry Division in World War II, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1987

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