William C. DIEFENBACH Jr
Registration number668-35-15
Grade
Coxswain 4th Grade
UnitUSS Rich (DE-695)
Division
US Naval Reserve
date of death08/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte Mère Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryCavalry Cemetery and Mausoleum Saint Louis, Missouri USA
Medals
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.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
