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Nummer, Erwin J.

Date of death:
December 16th, 1944 (Philippines)
Buried on:
American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Captain Erwin J. Nummer is buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Manila/Philippines. Plot: B, Row: 14, Grave: 13.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant (Lieutenant)
Unit:
126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow", U.S. Army
For action performed on 30 November 1942 in Buna/Oro Province, Papua New Guinea.

Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 3 (1943).
Posthumously awarded. Citation unavailable.

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division "Red Arrow", U.S. Army

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

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