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Searle, Albert Chester

    Date of birth:
    February 28th, 1892 (Boston/Massachusetts, United States)
    Date of death:
    December 15th, 1965
    Buried on:
    Arlington National Cemetery
    Plot: 10. Grave: 10591-5.
    Nationality:
    American (1776 - present, Republic)

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Colonel
    Unit:
    American-British-Dutch-Australian Command (ABDACOM), Allied Forces
    Awarded on:
    October 22nd, 1942
    Dutch East Indies - Java - Bandung

    Royal decree no. 19. Replaced by the Bronze Lion.
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Colonel
    Unit:
    American-British-Dutch-Australian Command (ABDACOM), Allied Forces
    Awarded on:
    October 22nd, 1942
    Dutch East Indies - Java - Bandung

    Royal decree no. 19. Replaced by the Bronze Lion.
    Eervolle Vermelding (EV)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Colonel
    Unit:
    American-British-Dutch-Australian Command (ABDACOM), Allied Forces
    Awarded on:
    1942
    "For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 27 February 1942. Colonel Searle's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."

    Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 6
    Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

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