Melvin C. ASKEW
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Registration number38273869
Grade
Private
Unit39th Infantry Regiment
Division
9th Infantry Division
date of death18/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°1
Current cemeteryE-24-39 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
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American Defense Service Medal
The American Defense Service Medal is a military medal awarded to a soldier who has distinguished himself in service prior to the entry of the United States into the war from 1939 to 1941.
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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.