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Markwood, Francis H.

Date of death:
April 6th, 1945 (across the Rhine River south of Cologne/Rhine Province, Germany)
Buried on:
Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: D. Row: 16. Grave: 18.
Service number:
39230762
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Citation unavailable.

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Unit:
Company E, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", 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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