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DeSmidt, Delmar
DeSmidt, Delmar
Date of death:
(Humboldt/Iowa, United States)
Nationality:
American
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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Unit:
Headquarters Company
,
337th Infantry Regiment
,
85th Infantry Division "Custer Division"
,
U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
Received for action in Italy.
Good Conduct Medal - Army
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Received with three campaign stars.
World War Two Victory Medal
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Combat Infantryman Badge
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Sources
Photo 1: Doug Desmidt
- Decorations
- Newspaper article
- History of the Third Battalion, 337 Infantry Regiment, Eighty Fifth Division
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