Blackmer, Benjamin

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: 2nd Lieutenant (Second-lieutenant)
Unit:: Company E, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army

For action performed on 10 July 1943 near Gela/Province of Caltanissetta, Sicily region, Italy.

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: 1st Lieutenant (Lieutenant)
Unit:: Company G, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army

For action performed on 17 to 18 February 1944, in the beachhead Anzio near Torre del Padiglione/Province of Latina, Lazio region, Italy.

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
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- Fisher, G.A., The Story of the 180th Infantry Regiment, Newsfoto Publishing Co., San Angelo, Texas, 1947

Blackmer, Benjamin

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