Cpl George Will Barnaby

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Cpl George Will Barnaby

Birth
Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont, USA
Death
15 Jul 1943 (aged 19)
Burial
Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont, USA Add to Map
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KIA WWII

Distinguished Service Cross Recipient

*Distinguished Service Cross Synopsis:

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to George W. Barnaby (20151764), Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company M, 172d Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 July 1943. Corporal Barnaby's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 43d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 314 (1943)
KIA WWII

Distinguished Service Cross Recipient

*Distinguished Service Cross Synopsis:

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to George W. Barnaby (20151764), Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company M, 172d Infantry Regiment, 43d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 15 July 1943. Corporal Barnaby's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 43d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 314 (1943)

Inscription

CPL, 172 INF, 43 INF DIV WORLD WAR II