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Harris, Fletcher W.

Date of birth:
July 27th, 1923 (Galvaston/Texas, United States)
Nationality:
American

Biography

Servicenumber 0438987.
Fletcher Harris enlisted on 16th April 1943 and became Infantry Unit Commander (Company). He left for Europe on 3rd May 1944 and arrived on 16th May. During the fightings for St. Lo on 11th July 1944 he was wounded. On 27th October 1944 he was send back to the United States for Medical reasons. He was honorably discharged from active duty on 30th April 1945 by reason of physical disability from the McCloskey General Hospital, Temple, Texas.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Unit:
Company B, 1st Battalion, 115th Infantry Regiment
Received after losing his right hand by a German M39 "egg" grenade on 11th July 1944, prior to the liberation of St. Lo.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
2nd Lieutenant
Unit:
Company B, 1st Batallion, 115th Infantry Regiment
Received with two campaign stars, among which for "Normandy Campaign" from 1st July 1944 to 11th July 1944.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

Sources

  • Photo 1: Dave Harris
  • - National Archives form DD-124

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