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Argus Junior Julian, son of Fred Caleb and Laura Belle (Marsh) Julian, was born May 31, 1915 in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma and moved to Kansas sometime prior to 1917. He registered for the draft October 16, 1940. At the time he was living in Kiowa, Kansas. He entered the Army in February 1941, served in Company B, 137th Infantry Regiment, and landed at Omaha Beach, Normandy France July 7, 1944. S/Sgt Argus J Julian was killed in action July 15, 1944 in the vicinity of St Lo, France. He was awarded a Silver Star medal for gallantry during the battle in which he died. He is buried at Normandy American Cemetery.
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Staff Sergeant Argus J Julian, 37070300, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the vicinity of * * * , Normandy, France, 14 July 1944. When his platoon was pinned down by enemy machine gun cross-fire, Sergeant Julian, platoon guide, voluntarily moved to a position to his left front where he commenced firing against the enemy in order to induce the belief by the enemy that reinforcements had arrived to assist his platoon. The enemy switched fire to his sector and the platoon was enabled to withdraw from its precarious position. Sergeant Julian was killed during the ruse. The gallantry in action, unselfish loyalty to his organization in placing its safety and welfare above his own life, reflects the highest credit on the character of Sergeant Julian as a member of the armed forces, and is in accord with the high traditions of the service. Entered military service from Kansas. General Orders No. 20, Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, 15 August 1944 |
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