Verner H. ENGLISH
Registration number34831383
Grade
Private
Unit121st Infantry Regiment
Division
8th Infantry Division
date of death27/07/1944
Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut
Current cemeteryFairfield Baptist Church Cemetery Fairview Habersham County, Georgia USA
Medals
Combat Infantryman Badge
On November 15, 1943, to enhance the image of the infantryman, the War Department created the Combat Infantryman Badge retroactive to December 7, 1941. The badge was accompanied by a monthly bonus of $10. The badge was awarded to officers and enlisted men whose conduct in combat was exemplary.
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.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
