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Greig, Alexander M.

Date of death:
July 8th, 1944 (Province of Pisa, Tuscany region, Italy)
Buried on:
Florence American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: A. Row: 4. Grave: 25.
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant (Sergeant-Major)
Unit:
Company L, 363rd Regimental Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army
For action performed on in the night of 6th on 7 July 1944 during the battle of the mountain Monte Vaso near Villa Rosavita/Province of Pisa, Tuscany region, Italy.

Posthumously awarded. Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant (Sergeant-Major)
Unit:
Company L, 363rd Regimental Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army

At this moment it is not known which grade was received.
Medaglia al Valore Militare

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