Virgil L. BROWN
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Registration number20927377
Grade
First Sergeant
UnitBattery B / 183rd Field Artillery Battalion
Division
Field Artillery Corps
date of death28/07/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryE-25-24 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
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American Campaign Medal
The American Campaign Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that was established on November 6, 1942, to recognize soldiers who have distinguished themselves in the American theater of operations during World War II.
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Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any member of the armed forces who has distinguished himself or herself by courage in action or merit in an operation against the enemy outside the air.
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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.