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First Name: Vernon
Last Name: McCasland
Birthplace: Ralls, TX, USA
Gender: Male
Branch: Army (1784 - present)
Home of Record: Goldthwaite, TX |
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Middle Name: D.
Date of Birth: 31 July 1921
Date of Death: 22 February 2003
Rank: Technician Fifth Grade
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Vernon Doyle McCasland
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Engagements: • World War II (1941 - 1945)
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Biography:
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Vernon Doyle McCasland
Technician Fifth Grade, U. S. Army
Silver Star
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 4 (1944)
CITATION:
(UNCONFIRMED - Citation Needed): Vernon D. McCasland, 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 36th Infantry Division during World War II.
Awarded:
American Defense Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal
Silver Star
Bronze Star
& Purple Heart
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Origin of Nickname/Handle: |
Texas Exceptional Gallantry
added by drjones46 on 3/2/2023.
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Honoree ID: 334107 |
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Created by:
drjones46 |
