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French, DeWitt H., Jr.

Date of birth:
(Holland/Texas, United States)
Date of death:
July 5th, 2008
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Technical Sergeant
Unit:
Company A, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army
For action performed on 21 October 1944, at Mount Coresa/Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna region, Italy.

Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 49 (1945).
Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull", U.S. Army

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

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