John H. ANDERSON
Registration number35486340
Grade
Private first Class
UnitL Co / 331th Infantry Regiment
Division
83rd Infantry Division
date of death04/07/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryCane Creek Cemetery French Like Orange County, Indiana 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.
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.
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.
