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Herbert
Alexander
Loree
MIA (WWII) KIA
August 14, 1914

–

January 31, 1945

Born:

Ottawa Municipality, Ontario

, 

Canada

Home:

Genesee County

, 

Michigan

Buried: 

Epinal

, 

France

Cemetery:

A.B.M.C. Epinal (Wall of the Missing)

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Corporal

    Batallion:

    111th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 68 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Herbert Alexander Loree (ASN: 36173672), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 111th Engineer Combat Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    111th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 17, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 16 (January 23, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Herbert Alexander Loree (ASN: 36173672), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 111th Engineer Combat Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Fays, France, on 17 October 1944. Private First Class Loree’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    111th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 22 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Herbert Alexander Loree (ASN: 36173672), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 111th Engineer Combat Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.