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WITH THE 37TH ARMY DIVISION on boi gainyicge—I or exemplary conduct in combat, Pvt, Miles (aln of Athens, O., has been presented with the Army’s newest award for infantrymen, the lt;o m hat Infantryman Radge. Awarded for exemplary conduct in combat or for combat action 111 a major operation, the new medal is a silver rifle on a blue field with a , silver border, imposed on an eliptical silver wreath. Private Cain is a son of Mr. I rank Cain of 37X Richland Ave. Since starting his tour of overseas service on duly 7, 1913, he has been stationed on New C aledonia, Guadalcanal, New Georgia, fought in the battle of Hill 700, and is a veteran of the New Georgia Campaign.
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Athens Sunday Messenger

Athens, Ohio, US

Tue, May 23, 1944

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