Pond, Leroy R. "Fireball"

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Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Captain
Unit:: 1st Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division "Tough 'Ombres", U.S. Army

For action performed on 4 July 1944, near Beaucoudray/Manche department, Basse-Normandie, France.

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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:: Commanding Officer 1st Battalion, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division "Tough 'Ombres", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award. Citation unavailable.

Sources

- Colby, J., War from the Ground Up – The 90th Division in WWII, Nortex Press, Austin, Texas, USA, 1991

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