Thurston, Benjamin E.
- Date of birth:
- September 13th, 1903 (Minneapolis/Minnesota, United States)
- Date of death:
- April 14th, 1999
- Nationality:
- American
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Silver Star Medal (SSM)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-colonel)
- Unit:
- Commanding Officer 3rd Battalion, 376th Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division "Neuf-Cats", U.S. Army
Citation unavailable.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
This award was obtained in the form of an second Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Sources
- - Byrnes, L.G., History of the 94th Infantry Division in World War II, The Battery Press, Nashville, USA, 1982
- 94th Infantry Division Association
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