Sgt. Edward Oryll, a tank mechanic with the 750th Tank Battalion, pictured here died March 3, 1945 saving the life of a fellow soldier and friend, bringing great credit to himself, the 750th Tank Battalion and the U.S. Army. Oryll was awarded five medals to include: the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Army Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal posthumously during the ceremony March 9 at ASA-Dix Headquarters.
| Date Taken: | 03.09.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 03.16.2012 10:11 |
| Photo ID: | 543201 |
| VIRIN: | 120309-F-ll959-133 |
| Resolution: | 368x569 |
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| Location: | MCGUIRE, NEW JERSEY, US |
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