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Preston, William H.

Date of death:
September 27th, 1944 (near Groesbeek/Gelderland, the Netherlands)
Buried on:
Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial
Plot: F. Row: 2. Grave: 16.
Service number:
O-359632
Nationality:
American

Biography

Died of Wounds after being hit by friendly fire.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
1st Lieutenant
Unit:
Company H, 504th 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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