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Ginsburg, Edward Merrill

Date of death:
1979
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Edward Merrill Ginsburg served with the 94th Infantry Diviison.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Soldier's Medal (SM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received as Oak Leaf for on the ribbon of the first Soldiers Medal.
Soldier's Medal (SM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
American Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major

Received with four bronze battle stars.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
World War Two Victory Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with palme.
The legacy contains three Croix de Guerres with palmes. Unclear is wether these are for one and the same awarding or if they are all personal awarded.
Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)

Sources

  • Photo 1: Harry M. Ginsburg
  • - Original decorations
    - Family records

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