Desforge, Joseph

Service number:: 6148546
Nationality:: American

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Staff Sergeant
Unit:: C Battery, 7th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army
Awarded on:: April 26th, 1944

"For heroic or meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy."

paragraph 2, Section I, Circular 6, Headquarters Third U.S. Army

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Corporal
Unit:: C Battery, 7th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

"For gallantry in action. Sergeant (then Corporal) Desforge exposed himself to heavy artillery fire and laid and maintained an important communication line from his battery to a forward observation post. This line enabled a coordinated attack upon the enemy and compelled the enemy's eventual withdrawal."

Good Conduct Medal - Army

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Staff Sergeant
Unit:: C Battery, 7th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", U.S. Army

"For exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity."

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