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Smith, Byron F.

Date of birth:
(Shelocta, United States)
Date of death:
2016
Service number:
0-2005254
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

1st Lieutenant. 331st Infantry Regiment. Enlisted in October 1942.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Unit:
Company L, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1945

Recommendation by General Courtney Hodges
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Unit:
Company L, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division "Thunderbolt", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1945
For gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action on 11 April 1945 during an attack on Wernigerode in Germany. His actions reflects the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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