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4 State Hero - Dale E. Ijams

 
Name Dale E. Ijams
Branch U.S. Army
Rank PFC
Home Town Schell City
Wartime Service Dates March 1944 to December 1945
Wartime Locations New Guinea and Southern Philippines
Major Battles WWII
Military Service Dates November 1942 to December 1945
Unit 31st Infantry Division 167th Regiment, "Dixie Division"
Accomplishments In June and July 1944 he fought in the Wadki-Sarmi campaigh of New Guinea against the 18th Japanese Army. In September 1944 invaded the jungle of Morotai, Southeast of the Phillipines, to capture a strategic air field. In 1945 the island of Mindanao and then northwards liberating the Philippines. It was here he was lost in the war from his division for one month before being found.
Medals

Combat Infantry BadgePhilippine Liberation Ribbon Bronze starBronze ArrowheadGood Conduct Award

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