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Auvil, Cleophus L, T/Sgt.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Barbour County
Casualty Date Sep 11, 1944
Cause KIA-Killed in Action
Reason Unknown, Not Reported
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Bridgeport Cemetery - Bridgeport, West Virginia
T/SGT CLEOPHUS L. AUVIL SON OF WILLIAM M. AND ZELMA AUVIL SERVED WITH "FOX" COMPANY 11TH INF REGT, 5TH INF DIV. AFTER AN INITIAL BURIAL IN EUROPE HE WAS BROUGHT HOME AND BURIED AT THE BRIDGEPORT CEMETERY ON 29 MAY 1949
(UNCONFIRMED - Citation Needed): Cleophus L. Auvil, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 5th Infantry Division during World War II.
General Orders: Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 30 (1944) Action Date: World War II Service: Army Division: 5th Infantry Division
