Hester, Clarence R.

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Band of Brothers (tv series)

Date of birth:: February 8th, 1916 (Shasta/California, United States)
Date of death:: December 26th, 2000 (Sacramento/California, United States)
Nationality:: American

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Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant Colonel
Unit:: Company E, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: February 22nd, 1946
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

"During the fighting of American airborne troops in the vicinity of NIJMEGEN in the months of September and October 1944, courageous and discreet conduct was shown towards the enemy and a special devotion to duty was shown."

Royal decree no. 11

Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

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- https://www.onderscheidingen.nl/
- The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment(PIR) - 1st Battalion Trooper Pictures

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Band of Brothers (tv series)

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