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1LT Rufus Napoleon Garrett Jr.

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1LT Rufus Napoleon Garrett Jr. Veteran

Birth
El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA
Death
11 Jun 1944 (aged 30)
France
Burial
El Dorado, Union County, Arkansas, USA Add to Map
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*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Rufus N. Garrett (0-339882), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 June 1944. First Lieutenant Garrett'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 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 66 (1944)
*Synopsis:
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Rufus N. Garrett (0-339882), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 90th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 11 June 1944. First Lieutenant Garrett'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 90th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, General Orders No. 66 (1944)

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1LT, US ARMY WORLD WAR II



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