December 24, 1944

Argghhh!
War takes few holidays, the Christmas Truce of 1914 notwithstanding.  World War II.   In the air, on the ground, in Europe and the Pacific.  Today was a rough day on the soldiers who earned their Medal on Christmas Eve during World War II.  4 of the 5 were posthumous awards.  More on that in a bit. BIDDLE, MELVIN E. Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Place and date: Near Soy, Belgium, 23-24 December 1944. Entered service at: Anderson, Ind. Birth: Daleville, Ind. G.O. No.. 95, 30 October 1945. Citation: He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action...

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