Demott, Carey L.

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Date of birth:: July 2nd, 1917
Date of death:: May 27th, 1950
Service number:: 01296497
Nationality:: American

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: 2nd Lieutenant
Unit:: 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird"

Received for gallantry in action near Anzio, Italy on February 11th, 1944.

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: 2nd Lieutenant
Unit:: 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird"

Awarded for a wound received on February 11th, 1944.

Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: 2nd Lieutenant
Unit:: 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division "Thunderbird"

Received for meritorious achievements in ground operations against the enemy during the Rome-Arno campaign in Italy.

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