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His citation for the Bronze Star reads " Staff Sergeant Patrick E. Duffy, 37042542, First Ranger Infantry Battalion, United States Army, for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on 30 January 1943. Staff Sergeant Duffy, together with his squad, charged to destroy an enemy bunker. Under cover of darkness, he maneuvered with his squad through heavy machine gun and mortar fire to enter an enemy trench and secure a key bunker, causing the enemy to withdraw. The heroism shown by Staff Sergeant Duffy is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States. Entered service from Iowa."

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Shortly after returning home to his farm in Iowa. Photo courtesy of his grandson David Kohnen. Posted by Pete R
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Including the Bronze Star with V Clasp. Photo courtesy of his grandson David Kohnen. Posted by Pete R.
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Patrick was a Staff Sgt 168th Inf. and 1st US Rangers. His wife. Lt. Mary "Mildred" Freund was a nurse. Photo courtesy of their grandson David Kohnen. Posted by Pete R.
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Photo courtesy of David Kohnen. Posted by Pete R.
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168th Inf Regt and 1US Rangers. Photo courtesy of his grandson David Kohnen. Posted by Pete R.
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168th Inf. Regt. and 1st US Rangers. Photo courtesy of his grandson David Kohnen. Posted by Pete R.
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168th Inf Regt. and 1st US Rangers. Photo courtesy of his grandson David Kohnen. Posted by Pete R.
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168th Infantry Regiment and 1st US Rangers. Photo courtesy of his grandson David Kohnen. Posted by Pete R.
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