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Wall, Howard J.

Date of birth:
December 8th, 1917
Date of death:
February 8th, 1945 (Neuendorf/Rhine Province, Germany)
Buried on:
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
Plot: G. Row: 15. Grave: 42.
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Captain Howard J. Wall.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Commanding Officer Company L, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division "Golden Acorn", U.S. Army
For action performed on 7 February 1945, near Kobscheid/Rhine Province, Germany.

Posthumously awarded.
Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Commanding Officer Company L, 345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division "Golden Acorn", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Purple Heart

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