US PARAS Blazina, Lawrence Frank

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  • SURNAME
Blazina
  • FORENAME
Lawrence Frank
  • UNIT
504 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company B)
  • RANK
Sergeant
  • NUMBER
33403904
  • AWARD
Silver Star
  • PLACE
Europe
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
 

ROLL OF HONOUR:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/blazina-lawrence-f.17617/

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Lawrence F. Blazina (ASN: 33403904), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in Holland, on 17 September 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/90299

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56296856/lawrence-f-blazina
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