LaFollette, Howard M.

Date of birth:: May 3rd, 1919
Date of death:: October 4th, 2002
Service number:: 35034657
Nationality:: American

Biography

Howard LaFollette was enlisted in the Army in 1941, Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio.

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Technician 5th Grade (T-5)
Unit:: 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: October 29th, 1944
Awarded for:: Operation Market Garden

"For gallantry in action while serving with the 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in Holland, on 17 September 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army."

HQ, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 57 (1944).

Bronzen Kruis (BK)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Technician 5th Grade (T-5)
Unit:: 376th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: October 8th, 1945

Royal Decree No.31, dated October 8th, 1945.

Sources

- The Dutch Medals Page
- Home of Heroes
- Howard LaFollette - Recipient -