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Dagon, William M.

    Date of birth:
    November 23rd, 1923
    Date of death:
    April 9th, 1999
    Nationality:
    American

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    Purple Heart

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Staff Sergeant
    Unit:
    HQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
    Awarded on:
    September 21st, 1944
    Awarded for:
    Operation Market Garden
    Purple Heart

    Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Staff Sergeant
    Unit:
    HQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
    Awarded on:
    February 22nd, 1946
    Awarded for:
    Operation Market Garden
    During the battles of the 82nd Airborne Division in the vicinity of NIJMEGEN in September and October 1944, he distinguished himself for his courageous and discreet deeds.

    A commendable example in all respects under very difficult circumstances."

    Royal decree no.11
    Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

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