Database 83rd Infantry Division

Clifton A Dresh Jr (32956266)

Name Dresh, Clifton A Jr
Rank Private First Class
Army Serial # 32956266
State Delaware
Date of death 1944-12-11
Plot, Row, Grave A, 11, 28
Cemetery Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium , Google Maps
Unit HQ Platoon, D Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Additional information
Pvt Clifton A. Dresh is listed in the memoirs of Capt. Harry C. Gravelyn, Co. D, 331st as being a member of the Company HQ Platoon in August 1944. As Pvt. Dresh was killed in action in December 1944 his unit might have changed.

The 331st Casualty Report (page 3, #64) for 1944 lists Pfc. Dresh as member of D Co.
Morning reports
1944-08-04 PVT Promoted to Private First Class as of August 1, 1944 521 D / 331 view page
1944-12-17 PFC Killed in action on December 11, 1944 521 D / 331 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
331 / 1944 / #9 PVT

Combat Infantry Badge awarded for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy in France.

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331 / 1944 / #18 PFC

Good Conduct Medal awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.

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