Sands, Joseph R.

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Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Corporal
Unit:: Company H, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division "Pathfinder", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: January 19th, 1945

"For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on 11 December 1944 in the vicinity of *****, Germany.

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Corporal
Unit:: Company H, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division "Pathfinder", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: 1945

For wounds received as a result of enemy action in Germany, on 4 March 1945.

Sources

- Copy of EXTRACT, Section III - Award of Bronze Star Medal By command of Brigadier General Weaver. Signed by: M.A. Cromartie, Major, Adjutant General's Department Acting Adjutant General
- BS 1945

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