NAME: Frank A. Durand
ASN: 33148019
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UNIT ASSIGNED: HHC 509th PIB
CAMPAIGNS: Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France
AWARDS: Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge with two combat jump stars, EAME Campaign Medal with arrowhead and two campaign stars, WWII Victory Medal
SUMMARY OF SERVICE:
14 Sep 1943 - Pvt. Frank A. Durand 33148019 2nd Bn, 509th PIR Participated in Operation GIANT III The airborne invasion of Avellino, Italy
22 Jan 1944 - Pvt. Frank A. Durand 33148019 HHC 509th PIB Participated in Operation SHINGLE the amphibious invasion of Anzio, Italy
10 Apr 1944 - Pvt. Frank A. Durand 33148019 HHC, 509th PIB GO 5 The following named Officers and Enlisted Men of Companies indicated having fulfilled all requirements as set forth in Par #3. a&b, Section I, WD Circular #269, dated 27 October 1943, are hereby announced as Combat Infantrymen and are entitled to wear the badge as specified in WD Circular above.
24 Jul 1944 - Pfc. Frank A. Durand 33148090 Hq Co 509th PIB Listed on jump manifest for Operation DRAGOON (RUGBY) Southern France Combat Jump Star Bn Plane 20, Hq Co Plane 11 Seat 4
15 Aug 1944 - Pfc. Frank A. Durand 33148090 Hq 509th PIB participated in Operation DRAGOON (RUGBY) the airborne invasion of Southern France
Pvt. Frank A. Durand 33148019 B Co, 509th PIB Southern France, page 110 in the book First Airborne Task Force by Michel De Trez
18 Jul 1948 - Frank A. Durand, Springdale, PA LIST A - known living Veterans for reunions
?? ??? 1972 - Passed away
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