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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Hugh J. Akins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Derry, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Jean Louis Vijgen

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Activity During WWII

PARATROOPER WITH THE 508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, HEADQUARTERS-HEADQUARTERS, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. JUMPED DURING D-DAY AND MARKET GARDEN AND WAS DECORATED WITH THE PURPLE HEART. HE DIED DURING THE AFTERMATH OF MARKET GARDEN ON OCTOBER 4, 1944 AT WIJLERBAAN (CAMP).