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Burris, T. Moffatt
Burris, T. Moffatt
Nationality:
American
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Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Commanding Officer Company I
,
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
,
82nd Airborne Division "All American"
,
U.S. Army
For his brilliant and inspirational leadership and heroism in securing the north end of the vital Nijmegen highway bridge on 20th September 1944 in the Netherlands.
Citation unavailable.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
,
82nd Airborne Division "All American"
,
U.S. Army
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment
,
82nd Airborne Division "All American"
,
U.S. Army
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
,
82nd Airborne Division "All American"
,
U.S. Army
This award was obtained in the form of an second Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
,
82nd Airborne Division "All American"
,
U.S. Army
Sources
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NORDYKE, P., More Than Courage, Zenith Press, St. Paul, United States, 2008
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WW2-Airborne.us
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South Carolina Education Lottery Commissioners
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