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First Name: Viggo

Last Name: Gruy

Birthplace: Beeville, TX, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: Beeville, TX
Middle Name: K.



Date of Birth: 30 October 1923

Date of Death: 03 October 2022

Rank: Captain

Years Served:
Viggo K. Gruy

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

Viggo K. Gruy

Capt, U. S. Army

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 44 (September 10, 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Cavalry) Viggo K. Gruy (ASN: 0-533559), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 7th Armored Division, in action in France, on 27 August 1944.
Second Lieutenant Gruy's gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas WWII Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 316182   Created by: drjones46

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