Ernest L. HETKE
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Registration number36222296
Grade
Sergeant
UnitH Co / 531st Engineer Shore Regiment
Division
Engineer Special Brigade
date of death10/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryB-08-30 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
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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.
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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.
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Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
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WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.