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Griebel, John Houghton

Date of birth:
June 28th, 1901
Date of death:
March 10th, 1969
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Colonel
Unit:
5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division "The Old Breed", U.S. Marine Corps
Awarded for:
Operation Detachment
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 1 April through 22 June 1945."

"Combat V"
Legion of Merit - US Military

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