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Smiley, John Watson, jr.

    Date of birth:
    June 2nd, 1906 (Tyler/Texas, United States)
    Date of death:
    November 2nd, 2003 (Austin/Texas, United States)
    Nationality:
    American

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Lieutenant Colonel
    Unit:
    x, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
    Awarded on:
    October 8th, 1945
    Awarded for:
    Operation Market Garden

    Royal decree no.31
    Bronzen Leeuw (BL)

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