Winfield T. FOTTRELL
Registration numberO-1100990
Grade
First Lieutenant
Unit531st Engineer Shore Regiment
Division
Engineer Special Brigade
date of death06/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryH-01-37 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
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.
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.
Silver Star
The Silver Star is awarded to members of the Army who have served gallantly in combat against the enemy.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.