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Hamilton, John "Sterling Hayden"

Date of birth:
March 26th, 1916
Date of death:
May 23rd, 1986
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
Special Operations, Office of Strategic Services (OSS), U.S. Government
Awarded on:
July 31st, 1946
"For gallantry in action while serving with the Office of Strategic Services in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations from 24 December 1943 to 2 January 1944. Captain Hamilton displayed great courage in making hazardous sea voyage in enemy infested waters and reconnaissance's through enemy held areas. His conduct reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Armed Forces."

Headquarters, Mediterranean Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 145
Silver Star Medal (SSM)

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