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* Born 22 June 1918 in Switzerland (Protestant). Also known as Fernand Sperl. | * Born 22 June 1918 in Switzerland (Protestant). Also known as Fernand Sperl. | ||
* 13 December 1941 — Enlisted in Chicago as Pvt (ASN: 36308989). | * 13 December 1941 — Enlisted in Chicago as Pvt (ASN: 36308989). | ||
* 16 July 1943 — Graduated with Class 8 (IPW Ge). OIC (German). | |||
* 13 October 1943 — Promoted to 1st Lt. | |||
* 26 April 1945 — Awarded Silver Star for bravery on dangerous mission in Hostau, Czechoslovakia. This resulted in the saving of the Lipizzaner horses. | |||
* January 1942 — Assigned to Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth. Course in Signal. | * January 1942 — Assigned to Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth. Course in Signal. | ||
* June 1944 — Landed in Normandy. Won Bronze Star. Promoted to Captain. | * June 1944 — Landed in Normandy. Won Bronze Star. Promoted to Captain. | ||
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