Appleby, Gene J.
- Date of birth:
- September 1st, 1914 (Franklin County/Ohio, United States)
- Date of death:
- September 17th, 1944 (Wylerbaan-Groesbeek, the Netherlands)
- Nationality:
- American
Biography
Private Gene J. Appleby landed near Groesbeek at Drop Zone T on September 17th, 1944. After landing, when the troops collected themselves to go to their objectives, Private Gene J. Appleby was killed by enemy fire and reported as missing in action. He was pronounced killed in action on September 18th, 1945.
His remains were found at the Groenendaal Farm, North of Groesbeek on September 8th, 2011 and his remains identified in 2016.
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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private
- Unit:
- Company A, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
- Awarded for:
- Operation Market Garden
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private
- Unit:
- Company A, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- 1944
- Awarded for:
- Operation Market Garden
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