Sam, William J.
- Date of death:
- March 1st, 1945 (Germany)
- Buried on:
- American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
Plot: D. Row: 13. Grave: 61. - Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
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Silver Star Medal (SSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private
- Unit:
- Company B, 745th Tank Battalion, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- November 7th, 1944
Citation unavailable.
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 117 (7 November 1944).
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- Company B, 745th Tank Battalion, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army
Sources
- Photo 1: Mia van den Berg
- - History of the 745th Tank Battalion
- American Battle Monuments Commission
- Schuylkill County Pennsylvania Military History
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