Harold served as a Sergeant, Company C, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided in Tipton County, Tennessee prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on July 24, 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.
Harold was "Killed In Action" in France during the war and was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.
Service # 34881229
His next of kin was noted as being Mr. Tom W. Lumpkin who resided in Munford, Tennessee.
( Bio & Relationship's by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett )
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Harold W. Lumpkin (ASN: 34881229), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 February 1945. Sergeant Lumpkin'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 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 159 (1945)
Action Date: 9-Feb-45
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company C
Regiment: 142d Infantry Regiment
Division: 36th Infantry Division
Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.
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He resided in Tipton County, Tennessee prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on July 24, 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.
Harold was "Killed In Action" in France during the war and was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.
Service # 34881229
His next of kin was noted as being Mr. Tom W. Lumpkin who resided in Munford, Tennessee.
( Bio & Relationship's by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett )
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Harold W. Lumpkin (ASN: 34881229), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 February 1945. Sergeant Lumpkin'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 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 159 (1945)
Action Date: 9-Feb-45
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company C
Regiment: 142d Infantry Regiment
Division: 36th Infantry Division
Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.
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Harold served as a Sergeant, Company C, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, U.S. Army during World War II.
He resided in Tipton County, Tennessee prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on July 24, 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.
Harold was "Killed In Action" in France during the war and was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.
Service # 34881229
His next of kin was noted as being Mr. Tom W. Lumpkin who resided in Munford, Tennessee.
( Bio & Relationship's by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett )
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Harold W. Lumpkin (ASN: 34881229), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 February 1945. Sergeant Lumpkin'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 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 159 (1945)
Action Date: 9-Feb-45
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company C
Regiment: 142d Infantry Regiment
Division: 36th Infantry Division
Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.
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He resided in Tipton County, Tennessee prior to the war.
He enlisted in the Army on July 24, 1943 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being Single, without dependents.
Harold was "Killed In Action" in France during the war and was awarded the "Distinguished Service Cross" and the Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster.
Service # 34881229
His next of kin was noted as being Mr. Tom W. Lumpkin who resided in Munford, Tennessee.
( Bio & Relationship's by: Russell S. "Russ" Pickett )
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Distinguished Service Cross Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War II
(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Harold W. Lumpkin (ASN: 34881229), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 9 February 1945. Sergeant Lumpkin'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 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 159 (1945)
Action Date: 9-Feb-45
Service: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Company: Company C
Regiment: 142d Infantry Regiment
Division: 36th Infantry Division
Citation Synopsis submitted by Dwight "Andy" Anderson.
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