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Stroh, Donald Armpriester

Date of birth:
November 3rd, 1892 (Harrisburg/Pennsylvania, United States)
Date of death:
December 20th, 1953
Buried on:
Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 30. Grave: 700.
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 8th Infantry Division "Golden Arrow", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1945

War Department, General Orders No. 15
Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Assistant Division Commander, HQ, 9th Infantry Division "Old Reliables", U.S. Army
For his combat roles in North Africa and Sicily.
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Assistant Division Commander, HQ, 9th Infantry Division "Old Reliables", U.S. Army
For his role in the drive from Utah Beach to Cherbourg in Normandy, France.
Citation unavailable.

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, 8th Infantry Division "Golden Arrow", U.S. Army
Citation unavailable.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

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