Francis K. HOBBS
Registration numberO-1284875
Grade
First Lieutenant
Unit28th Infantry Regiment
Division
8th Infantry Division
date of death10/07/1944
Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut
Current cemeteryE-13-05 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
Croix de Guerre 1939-1945
The Cross of War 1939-1945 is a French military decoration intended to distinguish persons (civilian and military), units, cities or institutions having been the subject of a citation for acts of war during the Second World War.
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.
