Thomas E. McDONALD

  • Staff Sergeant

Registration number33094595

Grade

Staff Sergeant

UnitB Co / 22nd Infantry Regiment

Division

4th Infantry Division

date of death12/07/1944

Original cemeterySainte-Mère-Eglise n°2

Current cemeterySaint John's Cemetery Lancaster Worcester County, Massachussetts USA

Medals

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.

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.

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.

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.

Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.

The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.

The Silver Star is awarded to members of the Army who have served gallantly in combat against the enemy.

The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.

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