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Last Rank
Captain
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Last Service Branch
Infantry
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Last Primary MOS
1542-Infantry Unit Commander
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Last MOS Group
Infantry (Officer)
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Primary Unit
1942-1944, 1542, 11th Infantry
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Service Years
1940 - 1944
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Personal Details
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Home State
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Year of Birth
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Gerrie, Jack, CPT.
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Casualty Info
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Home Town
Fon du Lac |
Last Address
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Casualty Date
Dec 29, 1944 |
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Cause
Non Hostile- Died Other Causes |
Reason
Accidental Homicide |
Location
United Kingdom |
Conflict
WWII - European-African-Middle Eastern Theater |
Location of Interment
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Last Known Activity
Awarded DSC for herioc action during Battle of Fort Driant, France on 23 - 24 August 1944, while commanding Company G, 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, 3rd US Army.
Accidently shot himself while inspecting a firearm while on Leave in England on 29 Dec 1944.
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Comments/Citation
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