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Francisco, William D.

Date of death:
October 2nd, 1944 (Province of Bologna, Italy)
Nationality:
American

Biography

Pfc. Francisco died of his wound.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private 1st Class
Unit:
Company L, 3rd Battalion, 337th Infantry Regiment, 85th Infantry Division "Custer Division", U.S. Army
For action performed on 2 October 1944, in the vicinity of hill 751 Casoni di Romagna, province of Bologna, Italy.

Posthumously awarded. Citation unavailable.

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Sources

  • - Schultz, P., The 85th Infantry Division in World War II, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1980
    - homeofheroes.com

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