Melvin E. Biddle
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1923–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Melvin Earl "Bud" Biddle (November 28, 1923 – December 16, 2010) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.
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Melvin Earl Biddle | |
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Nickname(s) | Bud |
Born | (1923-11-28)November 28, 1923 Daleville, Indiana |
Died | December 16, 2010(2010-12-16) (aged 87) Anderson, Indiana |
Place of burial | Memorial Park Cemetery, Anderson, Indiana |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II • Battle of the Bulge |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart |
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