World War II (WWII)
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Fallen
Fallen
County:
Cass
Date of Loss:
Branch of Service:
Army
Rank:
First Lieutenant
Regiment / Group / Brigade:
253rd Infantry Regiment
Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
63rd Infantry Division
Medals and Honors:
Silver Star
Circumstances:
Killed in action in Germany. When the command post of his company had become surrounded by the enemy, Lt. MacDonald organized two squads from another unit and attacked their flank. After leading his men to an advantageous position, he was fatally wounded.
Biography:
Buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial.