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Citations Lieutenant Wins Silver Star for Gallantry
First Lieutenant Jack Wrever of Company M 38th Infantry earned the Silver Star for gallantry near the Nulde River in Germany on April 22, 1945. He organized defense, directed artillery fire within 60 yards, and engaged the enemy in hand to hand combat despite personal risk. Additional Bronze Star and Air Medal awards are noted for other service members and actions in the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters.
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Jack Wrever
Carson Street
Nulde River
Germany
Wrever
George J. Cowley
Vera Cowley
Truax Street
George I. Cowley
West Thea Avenir
Air ‘Warning Company
Mediterranean
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