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[Post New]15/11/2020 20:43:13
    Subject: Participation or campaign ribbon wards for US rangers at Dieppe
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Mir
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I would like to know if the 50 American Rangers who participated in Dieppe were entitled to some form of a campaign ribbon or unit type award. I know individuals received some awards but what about the unit as a whole?
[Post New]17/11/2020 21:45:40
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Bill Harvey
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Cpl. F.M. Koons Military Medal
(American Rangers Detachment)
Operation Cauldron Allied personnel attached to No 4 Commando:

First American Ranger Battalion.

Cpl. William R. Brady.
Cpl. Franklin M. Koons.
Sgt. Kenneth D. Stempson.
Sgt. Alec J. Szima.

Do not know about other decorations.

Bill

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Bill Harvey
Son of Gunner Bill Harvey No4 Commando who was killed in action on 1 November 1944 when liberating Flushing. "Their deeds shall live from age to age. They've writ their name on History's page. Upheld their glorious heritage. The Fighting Fourth Commando."
[Post New]18/11/2020 03:06:40
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Mir
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Thank you
 
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