Griebel, John Houghton

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Date of birth:: June 28th, 1901
Date of death:: March 10th, 1969
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Colonel
Unit:: 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps
Awarded for:: Operation Detachment

"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 April through 22 June 1945."

"Combat V"

Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

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- John Griebel - Recipient -

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