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Lederer, Frederick John

Date of birth:
August 8th, 1920 (Kansas City/Missouri, United States)
Date of death:
February 1st, 2011 (Saint Joseph/Missouri, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Fred Lederer served as a combat medic on 11 islands in the South Pacific and saw action on eight of them. He was attached to 24th Infantry (Victory) Division, 34th Infantry Regiment.
After WW2 he worked as a carpenter.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Second Bronze Star Medal awarded as bronze Oak Leaf.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Third Bronze Star Medal awarded as bronze Oak Leaf.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Fourth Bronze Star Medal awarded as bronze Oak Leaf.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Fifth Bronze Star Medal awarded as bronze Oak Leaf.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)

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