Francis K. HOBBS

  • First Lieutenant

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

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.

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 Silver Star is awarded to members of the Army who have served gallantly in combat against the enemy.

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

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