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Ramey, Elwood

Date of birth:
April 12th, 1920 (Volga/Kentucky, United States)
Service number:
15 058 092
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Elwood Ramey entered military service on October 15th, 1940 and served with the 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division. He was discharged for duty on September 14th, 1945 from Seperation Center Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Unit:
10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division "Red Diamond", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
August 29th, 1944

General Orders No.9, Headquarters 10th Infantry Regiment.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Unit:
10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division "Red Diamond", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1945

Awarded with three bronze campaign stars for "NORMANDY", "NORTHERN FRANCE" and "RHINELAND".
General Orders No. 33, War Department.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded with a bronze campaign star.
American Defence Service Medal

Sources

  • Photo 1: Van Ramey
  • - Honorable Discharge Crtificate

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