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THEODORE H. GIENGER, 39320388, Private First Class, 508th Parachute Infantry. For
gallantry in action on 21 September 1944,near ***, GERMANY.
Private First Class GIENGER was a rifleman, Company "G", 508th Parachute
Infantry. When a German patrol of undetermined strength attacked the
position then occupied by his platoon which was attached in support of
Company "A", Private First Class GIENGER, who spoke German fluently, left
his position and crawled forward until he was within a few yards of the
enemy patrol. He shouted several orders in German, which confused the
enemy and caused them to reveal their exact position. Private First
Class GIENGER opened fire with a TSMG, killing six Germans and disorganized
the attack. The enemy withdrew and Private First Class GIENGER
returned to his position. Private First Class GIENGER was killed in a
later action.. Entered military service from
PORTLAND, OREGON.
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