Harold G. SMITH
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NUMBER OF SERVICE | O-400865 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AGE | 37 yo | |||||||||||||||||||||||
DATE OF BIRTH | 1 April 1907 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
ETAT | INDIANA | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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RANK | Captain | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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COMPANY | Combat Command "B" | |||||||||||||||||||||||
DIVISION | 6th Armored Division | |||||||||||||||||||||||
DATE OF DEATH | 7 August 1944 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
STATUS | KIA | |||||||||||||||||||||||
PLACE OF DEATH | Sector Plabennec, Lesneven ( Finistère ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
CEMETERY | BRITTANY AMERICAN CEMETERY of St James | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oaklawn Cemetery North Manchester, Wabash County, INDIANA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Captain (Cavalry) Harold G. SMITH (ASN: 0-400865), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Combat Command "B", 6th Armored Division, in action in France on 7 August 1944. Learning of an enemy observation post, he organized and led a small group of officers and enlisted men to capture and destroy the post. His action enabled his command, which had been shelled by enemy artillery, to advance but cost him his life. His devotion to duty and courage reflect great credit on himself and the military service. General Orders: Headquarters, 6th Armored Division, General Orders No. 23 (August 20, 1944)
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Memorial Lormeau. 75 names on a monument The memorial pays tribute to Lormeau 75 Americans killed during the fighting for the liberation of Plabennec and Plouvien 8 and 9 August 1944. Located in the countryside, on the road between Plabennec Gouesnou, Lormeau the memorial was initiated by the local veterans and opened in 2009 and is dedicated to the American liberators. Author of several books on the subject, Louis Bothorel, plouviennois a writer, did a great job which allowed to find the names of 75 fallen GI's during those bloody days. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Headquarters:Albert C. BURRAGE*, Edward R. MILLAR*, Harold G. SMITH * Buried in Brittany American Cemetery of St. James. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th ARMORED DIVISION - SUPER 6th
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SOURCE INFORMATION & PHOTO | Findagrave.com - Abmc.gov - JF PELLOUAIS - Findagrave.com |
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PROGRAMMER | Frédéric & Renaud |