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Hickey, Doyle O.

Date of birth:
July 27th, 1892 (Rector/Arkansas, United States)
Date of death:
October 20th, 1961
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Combat Command A, 3rd Armored Division "Spearhead", U.S. Army
For action performed on 29 June, 1944 near Villiers-Fossard/Manche département, Basse-Normandy, France.

Citation unavailable.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Combat Command A, 3rd Armored Division "Spearhead", U.S. Army
For successful planning and execution of his part in the Normandy breakthrough, 1944.

Citation unavailable. This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Combat Command A, 3rd Armored Division "Spearhead", U.S. Army
For action performed in the period of 14-19 August in the fighting at Rânes-Fromentel/Orne départment, Basse-Normandy, France.

Citation unavailable. This award was obtained in the form of an second Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Brigadier General
Unit:
Commanding Officer, HQ, 3rd Armored Division "Spearhead", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

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