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Schmittou, Joseph M. "Top"

Date of death:
1997
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Sergeant
Unit:
Company K, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps
For gallantry in action in the battle of Cape Gloucester on the island of New Britain, New Guinea.

Citation unavailable.

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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