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Wardlaw, Hugh E.

Nationality:
American

Biography

Promotions:
?: Captain;
February 24th, 1945: Major.

Was also entitled to wear the Distinguished Unit Badge.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Commanding Officer, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division "The Rock of the Marne", U.S. Army
For action performed on 19 February 1944 in Carrocetto, province of Latina, region Lazio, Italy.

Citation unavailable.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded for action on September 4th, 1944 near Lons Le Saunier.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Company G, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division "The Rock of the Marne", U.S. Army
Citation:
"For gallantry in action while serving with the 2d Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 21 September 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army."

Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 177 (1945)
Action took place at Faucogney-et-la-Mer/departement Haute-Saône, regio Franche-Comté,
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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