Garvin Nix Curd
Era | WWII |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 3 |
Notable Battles: Hurtgen Forest Siegfried Line, Schmidt and Schwammenaul Dam Nideggen and the Roer Bridgehead, Cologne Plain, Ramagen Bridgehead, Ruhr Pocket
Medals: Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, European Africa Middle East Theater Medal w/3 Bronze Stars
GARVIN NIX CURD fought in some of the worst combat conditions imaginable during WWII. Never complaining about hardship, his unit stayed on the front lines for 130 consecutive days. His valor as well as love of country, faith, and freedom inspired his son, Jeff, to follow in his footsteps.