Carl H Alexander ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Maine
On July 13, 1944 Second Lieutenant Alexander was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Maine. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 59580 |
| Service ID | O-1294244 |
| Name | Carl H Alexander |
| From | Pittsfield, Somerset County, Maine |
| Birth Date | August 5, 1916 |
| Casualty Date | July 13, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
| Unit/Group | 8th Infantry Division, 28th Infantry Regiment |
| Casualty Type | Killed in action |
| Location | France |
| Burial | Plot E Row 16 Grave 6, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France |
| Notable Awards |
★ Silver Star
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Carl H Alexander is buried or memorialized at Plot E Row 16 Grave 6, Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Alexander enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 20, 1941 in Portland, Maine. According to Peg, he enlisted during peacetime to earn money and to see the world beyond Pittsfield, Maine.At the age of 28 Second Lieutenant Alexander landed on Utah Beach and earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Alexander’s unit saw combat in the hedgerows, and approached the city of Rennes on July 13, 1944. The men received word that they would soon be relieved. On July 13, the 28th Infantry Regiment took part in an attack on a German ammunition dump when an enemy shell wounded another officer. Alexander carried the wounded officer to safety, and continued to organize his men when he was hit by a second shell. Knowing that his wounds were fatal, he refused aid and encouraged them to save the other officer, He gave instructions to his platoon to finish the attack and died moments later. (Biography by Madison Taylor, Maranacook Community High School, Maine) |
Commendations + Awards
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★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Silver Star
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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• 239 Korean War
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• 80 Prisoners of war
• 606 Missing in action
• 6 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 24 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
• 2,476 World War II
• 239 Korean War
• 341 Vietnam War
• 80 Prisoners of war
• 606 Missing in action
• 6 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 24 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 6 Medal of Honor recipients
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