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Doxey, John H.

Date of death:
February 28th, 1945
Buried on:
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
Plot: F. Row: 16. Grave: 54.
Nationality:
American

Biography

Service number: 32798172.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
345th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division
Citation:
"For gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United States near **** on 28 February 1945. When the advance of his company was halted by fire from an enemy machine gun, Staff Sergeant Doxey led his squad in a succesfull assault upon it. Staff Sergeant Doxey was fatally wounded in the assault, but his heroïc example lives on as an inspiration to the men of his company."
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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