Paul Louis Druaux, Jr. was born in 1921 in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. He was married in Alexandria, La., on March 13, 1942.

From Find a Grave: Name: DRUAUX, PAUL L. Service Branch: ARMY Rank: 1 LT Date of Death: 0000-00-00 Hostile: Kia Home of Record City/County: Marshall Home of Record State: West Virginia Conflict: WWII ASN 01300945 Purple Heart, Oak Leaf Cluster and Expert Infantry Combat Badge Mother is Mrs. Mary Nolan of Birch Ave. Mr. J. Parriott's database states that he assumed command of 2 platoons for 2 days when the other leader was killed; then he was killed. He was wounded on 3 different occasions and received a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for heroic achievement. He had a wife and child. Son of Paul Louis Druaux and Mary Tricart.
Paul enlisted in the Army in October 1941 and received his primary and advanced training at Fort Bragg, Ky. He was then sent to Camp Claiborne, La., and then to Fort Benning, Ga., in 1942, where he became a Second Lieutenant at the officer's candidate school.

He was made a First Lieutenant while on maneuvers in Arizona, and before he went over from Camp Phillips, Kansas, he was moved to Camp Forrest, Tenn., and then to Camp Blanding, Fla. 1Lt Druaux went overseas in April 1944. He was Killed in Action on August 29, 1944, during the liberation of Vexin, France.

Bronze Star Citation:
"For heroic achievement in action against the enemy on 29 August 1944 in France. When the leader of the rifle platoon was supporting became a casualty, Lieutenant Druaux without hesitation, assumed command of the platoon and skilfully led both units for two days. Exhibiting skillful leadership, he succeeded in reducing many enemy strong points, enabling friendly forces to achieve the objective. He then continued to lead the two platoons in further advances until killed by enemy action. The courage and fidelity to duty displayed by Lieutenant Druaux reflected great credit on the Armed Forces of the United States."

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