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- Fred Mayer was born on October 28, 1921 in Freiburg, Germany. He died on April 15, 2016 in Charles Town, Jefferson County, Virginia, USA.
- Tried to enlist in the army the day after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. But was rejected because he was considered an enemy alien.
- In December of 1942 he was able to join the 81st Infantry Division.
- Was captured and tortured by the Gestapo. While posing as French technician.
- As of 2012 he is living in West Virginia.
- Was nominated for Congressional Medal of Honor on September 17, 1945. His nomination was because of the damage he did to the German war effort. And for knowingly and willingly risking his life almost daily for months. To gather intelligence of great value to the United States. He wore disguises so he could mix in with German soldiers. And even draw pay and rations.
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