US PARAS Vashon, Arthur L.

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  • SURNAME
Vashon
  • FORENAME
Arthur L.
  • UNIT
508 Parachute Infantry Regiment (Company H)
  • RANK
Technician Fifth Class
  • NUMBER
16109409
  • AWARD
Silver Star
  • PLACE
Normandy 1944
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KIA - see Roll of Honour
 

ROLL OF HONOUR:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/vashon-arthur-l.22484/

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 Technician Fifth Grade Arthur L. Vashon (ASN: 16109409), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Radio Operator, Company H, 3d Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy at Normandy, France, on 6 June 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/91767
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