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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry) Frederick Weed Drury (ASN: 0-12333), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 3d Cavalry Regiment (Mechanized), 3d Armored Division, from 1943 to 1944.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Poland)

    Action Date:

    May 1944 – 1945

    Colonel (Cavalry) Frederick Weed Drury (ASN: 0-12333), United States Army, was captured during fighting in Europe in May 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to military control four months later.