Ernest O. HARRIS
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Registration numberO-463807
Grade
First Lieutenant
UnitHQ 3 / 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Division
101st Airborne Division
date of death11/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°1
Current cemeteryF-16-09 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
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Distinguished Service Cross
The SDC is awarded to members of the armed forces who have distinguished themselves by an act of heroism that does not warrant the HSM.
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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.