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Ayres, Harold B.

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division "Blue Devils" U.S. Army
For action performed on 25 April 1945, near Nogara/Province of Verona, region Veneto, Italy.

Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 70 (1945).
Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - Delaney, J.P. – The Blue Devils in Italy – A History of the 88th Infantry Division in World War II, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1988
    - Campbell, J.P. (editor), History of the 351st Infantry Regiment in World War II, July 1942 to July 1945, 351st Infantry Regimental Information and Education Office, Printed in Italy (official electronic file)
    - Home of Heroes.com
    - Blue Devils - 88th Infantry Division and Mt.Mestas Research Website

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