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First Name: Claude

Last Name: Harris

Birthplace: USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: San Antonio, TX




Date of Birth:



Rank: Private First Class

Years Served:
Claude Harris

   
Engagements:
•  World War II (1941 - 1945)

Biography:

Claude Harris

Private 1st Class, U. S. Army

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 60 (October 19, 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 Private First Class Claude Harris (ASN: 38203897), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 16 September 1944 in France.
His 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 and the United States Army.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 317303   Created by: drjones46

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