Rank and Name, Second Lieutenant Frank Earl Ailio.
Unit/Placed in, 253rd Infantry Regiment, 63rd Infantry Division.
Frank is born approx. 1913 in Wisconsin.
Father, Frank E. Ailio.
Mother, Aina A. Ailio.
Both born in Finland.
Brother(s), Howard C. Ailio.
Frank enlisted the service in Michigan with service number # O1055200.
Frank was KIA during the raid on Bliesgersweiler, Germany, looking for better fire positions on Feb. 17, 1945, he is honored with a Purple Heart, Silver Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, Distinguished Unit Citation, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WW II Victory Medal.
Frank Is buried/mentioned at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Epinal, Departement des Vosges, Lorraine, France.
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Silver Star
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank F. Ailio (ASN: 0-1055200), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company H, 253IR, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 17 February 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesgersweiler, Germany. When a rifle platoon was pinned down by enemy fire, Lieutenant Ailio, in the face of intense mortar and machine gun fire, enabled the rifle platoon which he was supporting to drive the enemy from the woods and fulfill its mission by leading his heavy machine gun section, emplacing it skillfully and setting up the most advantageous base of fire for each gun. Lieutenant Ailio was killed during this action. His gallant sacrifice and courageous leadership remain as a lasting inspiration to his men and are in accord with the finest traditions of the military service.
General Orders: Headquarters, 63d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 63 (March 29, 1945)
