Langille, Allen F.
- Date of birth:
- (Boston/Massachusetts, United States)
- Date of death:
- August 15th, 1944 (France)
- Buried on:
- Rhône American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: D. Row: 7. Grave: 20. - Nationality:
- American (1776 - present, Republic)
Biography
Army Service Number 11046104.
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Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private
- Unit:
- Company B, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- 1943
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in July 1943. Private Langille's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army."
Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 24
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private
- Unit:
- Company B, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private
- Unit:
- Company B, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Private
- Unit:
- Company B, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird", U.S. Army
- Awarded for:
- Operation Dragoon
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Sources
- - Fisher, G.A., The Story of the 180th Infantry Regiment, Newsfoto Publishing Co., San Angelo, Texas, 1947
- Home of Heroes
- American Battle Monuments Commission
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