Clair E. ALTLAND

  • Staff Sergeant

Registration number33135268

Grade

Staff Sergeant

Unit22nd Infantry Regiment

Division

4th Infantry Division

date of death12/06/1944

Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2

Current cemeteryF-25-34 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France

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 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.

On November 15, 1943, to enhance the image of the infantryman, the War Department created the Combat Infantryman Badge retroactive to December 7, 1941. The badge was accompanied by a monthly bonus of $10. The badge was awarded to officers and enlisted men whose conduct in combat was exemplary.

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

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