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Vining, Jesse O.

    Date of birth:
    November 1st, 1919 (Dalton/Georgia, United States)
    Date of death:
    April 19th, 1990 (Nevada County/California, United States)
    Buried on:
    Arlington National Cemetery
    Plot: 64. Grave: 1285.
    Service number:
    0-1317580
    Nationality:
    American

    Biography

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    2nd Lieutenant
    Unit:
    325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 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 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in Holland, on 25 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."

    Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, General Orders No. 57
    Silver Star Medal (SSM)
    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    2nd Lieutenant
    Unit:
    325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
    Awarded on:
    October 8th, 1945
    Bronzen Kruis (BK)

    Royal decree no.31 / G.O, no. 126

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