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Akin, J. B. "Bill"
- Date of birth:
- February 3rd, 1923 (Doans/Texas, United States)
- Date of death:
- March 29th, 1945
- Buried on:
- Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: C. Row: 13. Grave: 23. - Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
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Purple Heart
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private 1st Class
- Unit:
- 194th Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, U.S. Army
Second PH received as bronze oak leaves on the ribbon of the first medal.
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