Date of birth:

June 1st, 1917

Date of death:

March 22nd, 1967

Nationality:

American

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

Company E, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 6 to 12 August 1944. First Lieutenant Kerley's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 30th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 47 (1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Citation unavailable.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

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

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory", U.S. Army

• - Hewitt, R.L., Workhorse of the Western Front – The Story of the 30th Infantry Division, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1980
  - Featherston, A., Saving the Breakout – The 30th Division’s Heroic Stand at Mortain, August 7-12, 1944, Presidio Press Inc., Novato, U.S.A., 1993
  - Author: Officers of the Regiment, History of the 120th Infantry Regiment, Infantry Journal Press, Washington D.C., USA, 1947
  - The 30th Infantry Division In World War II
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