Donald G Kleppin (O-525014)
| Name | Kleppin, Donald G |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Army Serial # | O-525014 |
| State | South Dakota |
| Date of death | 1944-07-18 |
| Plot, Row, Grave | D, 7, 11 |
| Cemetery | Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France , Google Maps |
| Unit | B Company, 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division |
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| Second Lieutenant Kleppin from Wessington Springs, South Dakota, was a member of B Company. The morning report for July 19, 1944 on page 34 lists him as severely wounded in action and transferred to the 42nd Field Hospital on July 18, 1944. The morning report for August 20, 1944 on page 36 lists his status changed from SWA to died of wounds on July 18, 1944. All pages can be seen below. More information can be found here. |
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| 1944-07-19 | 2LT | Severely wounded in action and transferred to 42nd Field Hospital on July 18, 1944 | B / 331 | view page | |
| 1944-08-20 | 2LT | Died of wounds on July 18, 1944 | 1542 | B / 331 | view page |
| General Orders | |||||
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| GO # | Rank | Award | Page | ||
| 331 / 1944 / #9 | 2LT |
Combat Infantry Badge awarded for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy in France. |
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| 83 / 1944 / #55 | 2LT |
For distinguishing himself by gallantry in action on 16 July 1944, near the ***** River, France. Second Lieutenant Kleppin was in command of a platoon ordered to cross the ***** River and enfilade the enemy in support of two assault platoons. Completely disregarding blanketing enemy fire of all kinds he repeatedly exposed himself in order to encourage his men to vigorously press the attack. Although he was wounded three times by enemy machine gun fire he refused to go to the rear. His outstanding courage and heroic leadership inspired his men to attack the enemy with such aggressiveness that the assault platoons were able to win the objective. Second Lieutenant Kleppin's conspicuous bravery and initiative reflect the highest credit upon himsmelf and the finest traditions of the military service of the United States. Entered military service from South Dakota. |
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| 83 / 1944 / #56 | 2LT |
For distinguishing himself by gallantry in action on 16 July 1944, near the ***** River, France. Second Lieutenant Kleppin was in command of a platoon ordered to cross the ***** River and enfilade the enemy in support of two assault platoons. Completely disregarding blanketing enemy fire of all kinds he repeatedly exposed himself in order to encourage his men to vigorously press the attack. Although he was wounded three times by enemy machine gun fire he refused to go to the rear. His outstanding courage and heroic leadership inspired his men to attack the enemy with such aggressiveness that the assault platoons were able to win the objective. Second Lieutenant Kleppin's conspicuous bravery and initiative reflect the highest credit upon himsmelf and the finest traditions of the military service of the United States. Entered military service from South Dakota. |
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| 83 / 1944 / #56 | 2LT |
Entry in General Order 55 is rescinded. |
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