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Gregory, Arthur L.

Date of death:
September 22nd, 1944 (Netherlands)
Buried on:
Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: J. Row: 10. Grave: 4.
Service number:
36347119
Nationality:
American

Biography

Private Arthur L. Gregory was mortally wounded during an attack on the south side of the "Waalbrug" in Nijmegen on September 20, 1944. He was shot by a sniper, while he was trying to drag Lieutenant William H. Savell, commander of the 2nd Platoon, Company F, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, to safety after Savell had been shot through both arms.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Company F, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army
Awarded for:
Operation Market Garden
Citation unavailable.

For action which was performed on 20 September 1944 in Nijmegen/Province of Gelderland, the Netherlands.
Posthumously awarded.
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Private
Unit:
Company F, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Purple Heart

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