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Bias, Elbert L.

Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Unit:
Company B, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
For action performed on 5 March 1944, in the beachhead Anzio near Torre del Padiglione/Province of Latina, Lazio region, Italy.

Citation unavailable.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Unit:
Commanding Officer Company K, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
For action performed on 19 and 20 April 1945 in Nuremberg/Bavaria, Germany.
Citation unavailable.

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 328 (1945).
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - Fisher, G.A., The Story of the 180th Infantry Regiment, Newsfoto Publishing Co., San Angelo, Texas, 1947
    - Military Times.com

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