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Hinson, Odis J.

Date of birth:
1922 (Jasper County/Texas, United States)
Date of death:
October 24th, 1944
Mentioned on:
American Cemetery and Memorial Manila
Service number:
18042212
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Battery C, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army
For exposing himself while attempting to save the life of Pfc Tearman on 2 May 1942.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Battery C, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Battery C, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), Philippine Department, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), U.S. Army
Prisoner of War Medal

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