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Scheyer, William John

Date of birth:
March 6th, 1900 (Dunkirk/New York, United States)
Date of death:
May 14th, 1956 (San Diego/California, United States)
Buried on:
Arlington National Cemetery
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
I Marine Amphibious Corps, U.S. Marine Corps
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 1 July through 10 August 1943."
Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
III Marine Amphibious Corps, U.S. Marine Corps
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 21 July through 10 August 1944."

Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit & Combat V
Legion of Merit - US Military

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