Donald G. COXON
Registration numberO-1286089
Grade
Second Lieutenant
UnitB Co / 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment
Division
82nd Airborne Division
date of death06/06/1944
Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut
Current cemeterySpringdale Cemetery and Mausoleum Peoria Peoria County, Illinois USA
Medals
American Campaign Medal
The American Campaign Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that was established on November 6, 1942, to recognize soldiers who have distinguished themselves in the American theater of operations during World War II.
American Defense Service Medal
The American Defense Service Medal is a military medal awarded to a soldier who has distinguished himself in service prior to the entry of the United States into the war from 1939 to 1941.
Army Good Conduct Medal
The Good Conduct Medal is awarded only to enlisted men and non-commissioned officers. To obtain it, the soldier must justify one year of exemplary service in wartime or three consecutive years in peacetime.
Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces who has distinguished himself or herself by courage in action or merit in an operation against the enemy outside the air.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
