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Askren, William V.

Date of death:
September 20th, 1944 (Nijmegen, the Netherlands)
Nationality:
American

Biography

Private William V. Askren was reported missing in action on September 20th, 1944.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Company B, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Company B, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
Awarded for:
Operation Market Garden
Purple Heart

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