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Orvin, Louis Ernest, Jr. "Lukie"

Date of birth:: March 20th, 1922
Date of death:: December 4th, 2008 (Savannah/Georgia, United States)
Nationality:: American (1776 - present, Republic)

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Staff Sergeant
Unit:: Company I, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Staff Sergeant
Unit:: Company I, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Staff Sergeant
Unit:: Company G, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

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

Sources

- NORDYKE, P., More Than Courage, Zenith Press, St. Paul, United States, 2008.
- Tuckers Troopers | The Odyssey of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment 1942-1945.com
- Forums Strike Hold 504th.com

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