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Powers, Darrell Cecil "Shifty"

Date of birth:
March 13th, 1923 (Clinchco/Virginia, United States)
Date of death:
June 17th, 2009 (Clinchco/Virginia, United States)
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Portrayed in the tv series "Band of Brothers".

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
Company E, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Bronze Star  Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
American Defence Service Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
American Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
World War Two Victory Medal

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