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Gillis, William Graham, Jr.

Date of death:
September 30th, 1944 (Gremecey Forest, near Nancy/Meurthe-et-Moselle department, region Lorraine, France)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Army Service Number 0-23909.
Major William G. Gillis Jr. was re-buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron, Texas.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Commanding Officer 1st Battalion, 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army
For action performed on 15 September 1944, near Meurthe-et-Moselle/Meurthe-et-Moselle department, region Lorraine, France.

Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 114 (1944).
Citation unavailable.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Commanding Officer 1st Battalion, 320th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", 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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