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Linkins, William Pinkney, Jr., "Bill"
Linkins, William Pinkney, Jr., "Bill"
Date of birth:
October 25th, 1922
Date of death:
July 25th, 1944 (Island Tinian, Mariana Islands)
Nationality:
American
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Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Company A
,
1st Battalion
,
24th Marine Regiment
,
4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth"
,
U.S. Marine Corps
Citation unavailable.
Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Unit:
Company A
,
1st Battalion
,
24th Marine Regiment
,
4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth"
,
U.S. Marine Corps
Citation unavailable.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
Company A
,
1st Battalion
,
24th Marine Regiment
,
4th Marine Division "Fighting Fourth"
,
U.S. Marine Corps
Sources
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Able Company 24.com
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William Linkins - Recipient -
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