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Joseph Beyrle

American soldier (1923-2004) · United States · On the map · Died at 81

Joseph Robert Beyrle is the only known American soldier to have served in combat with both the United States Army and the Soviet Red Army in World War II. He took part in Mission Albany, the airborne landings of the 101st Airborne Division on June 5-6, 1944, as a member of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

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Beyrle as a POW, fall 1944Beyrle as a POW, fall 1944

Awards

Zhukov Medal
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945"
Order of the Red Banner
Order of the Red Star
Purple Heart
Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class
Medal "For Courage"
World War II Victory Medal

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He was captured by the Germans and sent east as a prisoner of war.

Country
United States
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Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2004 · aged 81