Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Headquarters battery, 32nd Field Artillery battalion, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

For service in the North Africa campaign from 23 December 1942 to 25 April 1943.

"As non-commissioned officer in charge of vertical control in a field artillery battalion fire direction center, he distinguished himself by his rare ability, versality and accurateness.

His constantly superior performance not only contributed substantially tot the destruction of many enemy positions, but by his unfailing solicitude for others, he insspired both the enlisted men and officers, to expand their efforts to the maximum (...)."

"V" combat device

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Headquarters battery, 32nd Field Artillery battalion, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

Awarded for:

Operation Overlord

For heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy in the vicinity of St. Laurent-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, 6 June 1944.

"Working under heavy enemy mortar and machine-gun barrage, Sergeant Duprey courageously computed and transmitted artillery data to firing batteries. His accuracy, efficiency, and initiative aided immeasurably in reducing dangerous enemy strongpoints."