Shields, Edward J. 1924-

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Served with the 10th Mountain Division, first with the 85th Regiment, Company B and later in the Division Headquarters Company. Stationed at Camp Hale, Colorado; Camp Swift, Texas; and Camp Carson, Colorado. Engaged in combat against German army forces occupying Italy from January to May 1945. Received a Bronze Star medal for the Apennines and Po River battles.

From the description of Papers, 1940-1945. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 155249088

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Birth 1924

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