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Doney, Emery C.

Date of birth:
November 16th, 1917
Date of death:
September 1st, 2011
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Also served in the 101st Airborne.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Technician 5th Grade (T-5)
Unit:
82nd Airborne Division "All American", 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
Bronzen Kruis (BK)

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