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Hall, Robert Kierr "Bob"

Date of birth:
November 21st, 1895 (Fargo/North Dakota, United States)
Date of death:
January 1st, 1962 (San Diego/California, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit:
Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, 164th Infantry Regiment, 23rd Infantry Division "Americal Division", U.S. Army
"Through rain and over difficult and unfamiliar terrain, Colonel Hall moved his troops by night at forced march, then preceded his men, and made a personal reconnaissance under heavy enemy fire. When his battalion arrived it repulsed continued enemy attacks virtually annihilating a Japanese regiment".
Navy Cross

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