Richard P. VARNUM
Registration numberO-1100374
Grade
Captain
Unit304th Engineer Regiment
Division
79th Infantry Division
date of death26/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryGeorge Washington Memorial Park Paramus Bergen County, New Jersey USA
Medals
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.