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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

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Unit:
194th Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division "The Golden Talons", U.S. Army

Second PH received as bronze oak leaves on the ribbon of the first medal.
Purple Heart

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