Sunday, March 22, 2009

102nd Infantry Division

Silver Star Medal Recepients

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Activated : Camp Maxey, Texas, September 15, 1942
Nickname : OZARK
Slogan : Distinction, Valour, Markmanship.
Overseas : September 12, 1944
Campaigns : Rhineland - Central Europe
Days of combat : 173
Returned to U.S. : March 11, 1946
Inactivated : March 23, 1946
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* * * * * * OZARK * * * * * *
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- 405th Infantry Regiment - Up Front
- 406th Infantry Regiment - To The Front
- 407th Infantry Regiment - Aux Arcs
- 379th Field Artillery Battalion - Forward Without Fear
- 380th Field Artillery Battalion - Alert and Prepared
- 381st Field Artillery Battalion - Pro Aris et Focis
- 927th Field Artillery Battalion - Fortis sub Forte
- 327th Engineer Combat Battalion
- 802nd Ordnance Company
- 102nd Reconnaissance Troop - Esto Vigilans
- 327th Medical Battalion
- 102nd Signal Company
- 102nd Quartermaster Company
- Headquarters & HQ Company
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These men earned a Silver Star Medal for their brave actions in the line of fire.
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* BATTLE NEAR GEILENKIRCHEN *
NOVEMBER 1944
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Private David H. Angell.
Medical Detachment. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Although seriously wounded David returned to the aid station through heavy artillery fire in order to secure help for his comrades. Thus saving many lives.
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1st Lieutenant Worth B. Babbitt.
Headquarters Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
On patrol Worth crawled through a minefield swept with enemy fire to secure and return with vital information.
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Staff Sergeant James W. Callahan.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Alone James charged a machine gun which endangered his squad.
He neutralized the weapon.
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2nd Lieutenant Albertus J. Cone.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Albertus led a successful patrol behind the enemy lines to secure prisoners and other intelligence information.
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Captain Michael D. Coyle.
927th Field Artillery Battalion.
Michael maintained an artillery observation post in a church steeple in Birgden, a known enemy target. He remained to direct artillery fire until , after 8 direct hits, the building was demolished.
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TEC 5 Henry Del Rossi.
Medical Detachment. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Henry remained under heavy enemy fire until a wounded soldier could be evacuated. Later he returned to evacuate another wounded soldier.
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TEC 5 Fernando F. Diaz.
Company H. 406th Infantry Regiment.
As an aid man Fernando crawled 75 yards under an artillery barrage near Waurichen . He rescued a wounded comrade whom he carried 200 yards to safety.
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TEC 5 Lee R. Fenton. † KIA †
Medical Detachment Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Near Reeweg, the Netherlands, as aid man, Lee crawled through a minefield to administer first aid and evacuate several wounded. Although fatally injured he assisted all to safety. Lee died of his wounds on November 16, 1944. He is buried in the United States.
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Tec Sergeant Harold B. Morrison.
Company D. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Harold successfully evacuated a vehicle although under heavy fire. Thus saving the driver and equipment.
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Sergeant Danny Scarletto.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Patrolling near Würselen, Danny, alone, knocked out a machine gun which threatened to pin down his squad.
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Private First Class Harry H. Weller.
Company A. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Near Würselen Harry accompanied a patrol as interpreter. He advanced alone under heavy enemy fire to persuade the enemy to surrender. Harry captured 7. Thus securing valuable identifications.
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Private First Class John W. Weigand.
Company K. 406th Infantry Regiment.
John fought on as the sole survivor of a patrol. He secured valuable information and returned safe.
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Lieutenant Colonel Wayne K. Wolfe.
3rd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
For skillful leadership, under heavy artillery barrages inspired his command without regard to personal peril.
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* BATTLE NEAR IMMENDORF *
16 - 23 NOVEMBER 1944
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Tec. Sergeant James B. Austin.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Instrumental in breaking up a counterattack James captured 2 prisoners with valuable information and succeeded in evacuating them despite enemy fire.
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2nd Lieutenant James F. Cain. † KIA †
Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
After leading a succesful assault James was killed on November 18 while supervising the disposition of his troops to insure their personal safety. James is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands Plot L, Row 3, Grave 22.
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Captain John E. Czajkowski.
Company E. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Inspiring leadership under intense artillery fire. John directed the establishment of defense after the successful attack.
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Lieutenant Colonel Cecil R. Everett.
1st Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
For superior leadership and great personal bravery in battle.
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Private First Class Albert F. Hurley jr.
Company H. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Albert crawled 200 yards across open ground to knock out a tank with an antitank rocket, thus blocking an approach and forcing 2 other hostile tanks to withdraw. Counterattack repulsed.
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Captain Kenneth K. Keown.
2nd Battalion Medical Detachment. 406th Infantry Regiment.
As a surgeon working under continuous artillery an mortar fire Kenneth evacuated casualties who got wounded in a minefield.
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Staff Sergeant Frank Lucci.
Company H. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Frank's unit was hard pressed by the enemy. His coolness and bravery inspired his comrades to rally.
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Captain Joseph A. Mann. † KIA †
Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Joseph successfully led his company in the capture of a small town, set up defenses which he inspected despite heavy fire. He inspired company repulsed a counterattack. Joseph was killed by a near miss on November 16. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands Plot G, Row 9, Grave 6.
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Tec. Sergeant James F. Malone.
Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
For exceptional bravery in repulsing a counterattack. James reorganized troops after an enemy penetration and eliminated the pocket thus formed.
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Staff Sergeant Matt Mierzwa.
Company M. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Matt assumed command of his platoon after his leaders had been wounded in a counterattack. He reorganized his force and accomplished a successful withdrawal. He returned to evacuate wounded comrades.
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Lieutenant Colonel Verle D. Miller.
3rd Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
For gallant and skillful leadership of his battalion in the attack.
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Lieutenant Colonel James H. Reeves jr.
2nd Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
For courageous and skillful leadership of his battalion in the attack.
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TEC 5 Thomas I. Pughi.
Battery A. 380th Field Artillery Battalion.
Servicing a broken communications line under fire Thomas rescued a wounded officer and was himself wounded in accomplishing this hazardous mission.
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1st Lieutenant Willard W. White
3rd Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
William was an assistant surgeon who inspired his men in evacuating the wounded in mid-battle.
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* BATTLE NEAR APWEILER *
19 NOVEMBER 1944
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1st Lieutenant Albert F. Abate.
Company K. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Boldly charged and annihilated a machine gun emplacement holding up the assault.
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1st Lieutenant Charles A. Brown.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
As a platoon leader Charles captured a halftrack and eliminated several snipers impending his unit's advance.
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Sergeant Curtis D. Browning. †
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When his platoon had been pinned down in the battle for the high ground north of Apweiler Curtis courageously rallied the men by ignoring enemy fire and leading the assault. Later during the war Curtis was KIA on February 25, 1945. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot J, Row 14, Grave 7.
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Private Thomas J. Clancy jr.
Medical Section 2nd Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Thomas deliberately entered a minefield being detonated by heavy enemy fire in order to secure and evacuate his wounded comrades.
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Private Clell Crane. †
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Under heavy fire Clell rendered first aid to his platoon leader with whom he stayed for 3 hours before he could safely evacuate the wounded man. Then he returned to his squad.
Clell was KIA 3 days later, on 22 November 1944. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot F, Row 20, Grave 8.
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Private First Class John M. Degrove.
Company K. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Although wounded John eliminated an enemy machine gun section which endangered his company, killing and wounding 12 enemies and capturing 35 others.
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Private John F. Flynn.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
John successfully laid a communications wire at night under heavy artillery and mortar fire, gravely wounded mission accomplished.
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Staff Sergeant Fred Guilloz jr. †
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Fred advanced under intense fire and succesfully neutralized 2 enemy gun emplacemnets camouflaged as hay stacks. He captured 25 prisoners. Fred later died from non battle wounds. He is buried in the U.S.A.
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Private First Class Kenneth B. Harris.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Although wounded Kenneth remained as an aid man to treat his comrades.
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Sergeant Dominic G. Kallas.
Company I. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Ignoring enemy fire Dominic left his position to deliver effective antitank rocket fire against attacking armor.
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Captain William C. Hungate.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
William led the attack with complete disregard for enemy fire, assisting his men with grenades and fire.
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Private Thomas W. Iles.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
During a counterattack Thomas killed 2 machine gunners although his rifle had jammed. Thus assisting in repelling a numerically superior enemy.
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Private Francis F. Kelley.
Medical Section 1st Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Francis led his team beyond the front lines during the battle to evacuate the wounded until exhausted.
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Tec Sergeant Edward B. Klacza.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Edward fought forward against intense fire and succesfully neutralized 2 enemy machine gun emplacements camouflaged as hay stacks. Taking 25 prisoners.
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2nd Lieutenant Joseph O'Lane.
Company K. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Inspiring leadership under intense fire. Joseph led his unit to the objective and killed 12 enemies.
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Private First Class Harry Lukasewski. †
Company K. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Wounded during a counterattack Harry refused to leave his position and delivered effective fire until the enemy was repulsed. Harry was KIA later, on 30 January 1945. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot J, Row 12, Grave 10.
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2nd Lieutenant Patrick W. Lynch.
Company K. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Personally Patrick led his men in the assault, eliminated a machine gun that was holding up the attack.
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Private First Class Edwin E. Miller.
Company K. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Although wounded Edwin assumed command of his squad. His courageous example inspired his men in the fire fight, accounting for 20 enemy dead.
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Private First Class Oliver A. Oberg.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Oliver crawled over open ground under enemy fire to knock out an enenmy tank with a rocket launcher.
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Staff Sergeant Carl S. Paul. † KIA †
Company A. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Carl got mortally wounded after crossing 200 yards of fireswept terrain to succesfully eliminate enemy snipers. Carl died on 21 November 1944. He is lied to rest at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot L, Row 14 , Grave 6.
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Private First Class Robert B. Phillips. † KIA †
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Fatally wounded in intense enemy fire Robert successfully assaulted 2 enemy machine gun nests threatening the advance of his platoon. Robert was killed in action on 18 November 1944. His final restingplace is Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot G, Row 16, Grave 17.
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Private First Class Joseph D.H. Watchorn.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Joseph successfully laid a comminucation wire at night under heavy artillery and mortar fire. He got seriously wounded during this action but completed his mission.
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2nd Lieutenant Robert J. Wilson.
Headquarters 3rd Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Robert rescued a wounded comrade despite a heavy artillery barrage.
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* BATTLE FOR PUFFENDORF *
END OF NOVEMBER 1944
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Private Fred Stern,
TEC 5 Jay W. Cortright.
Company B. 327th Engineer Combat Battalion.
They constructed emplacements for 12 tank destroyers within 150 yards of enemy lines, silhouetted by burning haystacks and under heavy artillery fire they guided tank destryoyers into position where they were able to repulse an armored counterattack.
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Sergeant Charles W. Short. †
Company C. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Charles assumed command of a patrol when commanders were wounded in a mine field. He succeeded in extricating the entire patrol from a precarious position. Charles was later KIA, he is buried in the U.S.A.
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Private First Class Harold H. Stegeman.
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Harold was wounded while attempting to rescue his squad leader who was hit by artillery fire. He administered first aid and remained with his comrade.
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Captain Keith G. Chatfield. † KIA †
Company C. 407th Infantry Regiment.
With undaunted spirit Keith led his company against fierce enenmy fire. He was killed on 29 November 1944 while helping rescue one of his men who had been wounded. Keith is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands Plot D, Row 7, Grave 3.
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* BATTLE NEAR GEREONSWEILER *
17 - 20 NOVEMBER 1944
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Captain George C. Armentrout.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
During a severe counterattack George ralied his men and repulsed the enemy.
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Sergeant Vern E. Barnes.
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Although wounded Vern covered the reorganization and preparation of defenses after a successful attack.
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1st Lieutenant George F. Beele, †
Sergeant Raymond J. Halfman.
Company B. 407th Infantry Regiment.
George and Raymond rescued much needed equipment and ammunition. They drove a burning ammunition truck to a safe area, thus saving many lives.
George was KIA later during the war, on 26 February, 1945. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot F, Row 8, Grave 3.
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1st Sergeant William E. Bloom.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
William carried a wounded comrade through 200 yards of fireswept terrain to safety.
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Staff Sergeant Christopher W. Crossett.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Chris succeeded in carrying a message to a unit isolated by a counterattack, thereby insuring its safe withdrawal.
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Staff Sergeant Joseph C. Dec.
Company M. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Joseph assumed command of his platoon after the leader was killed. He inspired his men to repulse a counterattack.
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Captain Robert B. Dexter.
Company A. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Robert reorganized his company after a severe counterattack and successfully held a precarious defensive position, thus insuring that hard won gains were consolidated.
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Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Di Canio.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Although under continuous small arms fire Nicholas attacked and blew open, with a pole charge, a concrete emplacement. He captured 17 German soldiers.
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Sergeant Joseph Capozzi jr.
Company D. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Joseph rescued a wounded driver from a flaming vehicle under an artillery barrage.
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1st Lieutenant Robert E. Dickinson.
Cannon Company. 406th Infantry Regiment.
As forward observer Robert accompanied the infantry into battle, thus insuring effective support. Gallant action beyond call of duty.
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Staff Sergeant George M. Dunn, †
Private Joseph R. Vavra.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
They immobilized 2 armored vehicles by placing grenades in the track meganism. Killed 4 enemy soldiers. Secured 4 prisoners. Thus enabling their platoon to advance.
George was KIA later during the war.
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Captain William H. Elliott.
Company B. 327th Engineer Combat Battalion.
For inspired leadership under critical battle conditions, insured safety of his command.
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Lieutenant Colonel Leroy E. Frazier.
1st Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
He led his command forward in the face of heavy enemy fore to successfully gain his objective. Inspired leadership.
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Sergeant John R. Garbutt jr.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Alone John disabled an armored vehicle, capturing and evacuating 3 prisoners with vital information.
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Private First Class Pascual Juarez,
Staff Sergeant Jose T. Montoya,
Staff Sergeant Joseph M. Smith.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Isolated they fought on against a superior force, capturing 21 prisoners. Then they rejoined their company to spearhead an attack. Captured 27 more German soldiers.
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1st Lieutenant Charles E. Kinney.
Company D. 406th Infantry Regiment.
For inspiring leadership and exceptional bravery in battle. Skillful attack with minimum losses.
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1st Lieutenant St.Clair A. Knight.
Company I. 406th Infantry Regiment.
In the face of furious fire St.Clair eliminated a machine gun which was holding up the attack.
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Private First Class Abe M. Kuzminsky. †
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Although alone on an exposed flank Abe whiped out an attacking squad with his BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle) during a furious counterattack.
On 27 February 1945 Abe was KIA. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot G, Row 15, Grave 25.
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Private First Class Joseph J. McCarthy.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Knowing that his secure position would be jeopardized by the disclosure Joseph nevertheless gave warning of the presence of penetrating enemy, thereby enabling a successful counteraction to be mounted.
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Sergeant John F. O'Donovan.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
He was an instrumental in capturing 2 enemy armored vehicles.
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2nd Lieutenant Ervo A. Tarsi.
Battery C. 380th Field Artillery Battalion.
Ervo directed artillery fire for 2 days and a night from positions at times behind the enemy lines. He assisted in repulsing several vicious counterattacks.
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Sergeant Norton R. Smith.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Norton immobilized a tank by crawling over the fire swept terrain to drop a handgrenade down the open hatch.
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1st Lieutenant Boyd M. Witherow.
Company L. 406th infantry Regiment.
Boyd crawled forward toward a machine gun to divert fire toward himself so that his men could safely follow. He succesfully eliminated the hostile gun with a grenade.
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Staff Sergeant John L. Schler. † KIA †
Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
His squad was isolated by an armored penetration during a counterattack. John rallied his surviving comrades and succeeded in defending the position. He was killed by a direct artillery hit. Joseph is buried in the U.S.A.
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* BATTLE FOR BEECK *
21 - 23 NOVEMBER 1944
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Captain James W. Corner, †
Staff Sergeant Leroy D. Haines,
Private First Class Arthur H. Labaire,
1st Lieutenant Robert M. Leach.
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Reconnoitering a route of advance for their company they surprised a German troop shelter, captured 19 prisoners. Later led the company in a furious and successful attack.
James was KIA on 2 December 1944. He is buried in the Netherlands. Plot E, Row 7, Grave 15.
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Private First Class Harry Bean,
Tec Sergeant Paul J. Padgett,
Sergeant Harold T. Sage.
Headquarters Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
They insured the success of an attack by successfully patrolling, in the face of an ambush, through a minefield and returned with vital information.
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2nd Lieutenant Harold R. Anderson. † KIA †
Battery A. 379th Field Artillery Battalion.
Harold led his forward observer section over 1000 yards of open terrain. He supported an assault company from exposed positions until mortally wounded. Harold is buried in the USA.
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Private First Class Raymond J. Belanger. † KIA †
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
In battle Raymond moved fearlessly over no-man's land administering first aid to his comrades. Although they were constantly under sniper fire he continued. Until fatally wounded by machine gun fire on November 23, 1944. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot A, Row 19, Grave 19.
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Private John A. Booras.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
John assumed command of 12 men isolated in battle. He led them through intense fire, neutralized a machine gun with grenades and then rejoined his unit.
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1st Lieutenant Merrit G. Braum.
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Merrit boldly led his men in a furious assault against a fortified building. All under heavy fire, permitting the company to advance.
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PFC Vester J. Childers.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Vester constantly exposed himself to enemy fire, moving back and forth over open terrain to treat casualties.
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Staff Sergeant John C. Bischoff.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Although John was wounded he remained at his post and fired until his ammo was exhausted.
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Private First Class Emmanuel J. Gil.
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
He volunteered to make contact with adjacent units, crawled over shell-swep terrain, eliminated several snipers and accomplished his mission.
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Staff Sergeant Clifton Groves.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Singlehandly Clifton charged a strong enemy position. He eliminated the resistance with grenades.
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Tec Sergeant Warren M. Davis.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Alone he assaulted and neutralized a position that had pinned down his company with murderous fire, enabling his unit to advance.
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Tec Sergeant Howard F. Delwo. † KIA †
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Howard assumed command of 2 platoons whose leaders were casualties. Howard was killed in action a little later, on November 29, 1944. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot C, Row 4, Grave 14.
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2nd Lieutenant Benton Hughes.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Although wounded Benton remained with his company to lead a furious attack against the town.
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1st Lieutenant Cooly S. Jasper.
Battery B. 379th Field Artillery Battalion.
Cooly led his forward observer section through intense fire to the assistance of an assault company. Succesfully placing smoke to cover their withdrawal.
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Captain Boles S. Knapik. * MIA *
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Disregarding enemy fire Boles led his company over open terrain to drive the enenmy back in retreat. On November 22, 1944 Boles was missing in action. His remains were never recovered.
Boles' name is engraved in the Walls of the Missing at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands.
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Private Joseph A. Leoni.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Enabled his company to press an attack by singlehandedly assaulting and eliminating a machine gun that was impending their advance.
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Captain Harold J. Lozano.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Although wounded Harold continued to direct the preparation of defenses, assuring that his men were protected.
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Tec 5 Lawrence E. Moser.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Lawrence moved fearlessly over shell-swept terrain to treat the wounded. Refusing to seek shelter until all had been cared for.
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Captain William A. Miller.
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
William assumed command of the battalion and successfully accomplished a withdrawal under heavy pressure.
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Sergeant Francis J. Murphy. † KIA †
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Observing a counterattack developing Francis advanced alone to place his machine gun in position. He was able to disperse the enemy forces but was mortally wounded in this action. He was killed in action on November 22, 1944 and buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot C, Row 16, Grave 19.
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Private First Class Thurman E. Namomantube.
Company H. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Thurman ran 50 yards over open terrain under fire to take over a machine gun.
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Captain William C. Peterson.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
William crawled forward to locate 2 tanks holding up his company. Then returned for armored support which he mounted and guided into position. Thus destroying the enenmy armor and enabling his company to advance.
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Private First Class Foster L. Porter. † KIA †
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
His company was halted by grazing fire. Foster courageously exposed himself in order to determine the enemy's position. Then he directed fire, enabling his unit to advance.
Foster was the last Ozark who was killed in action during the war. He died on May 7, 1945. His remains are buried in the USA.
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Private First Class Billie Presley.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
With only 1 round of ammo left Billie rushed a machinegun position, seized the enemy's weapons and neutralized the position.
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Tec Sergeant Steve T. Puskar. †
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Steve Crawled alone against a strong enemy position which he successfully eliminated.
He was later KIA, on 1 March 1945. He is buried in the Netherlands, Plot N, Row 17, Grave 15.
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1st Lieutenant James D. Rapp.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
James established a forward collecting station and, working under hazardous conditions, he insured that all wounded were evacuated.
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1st Lieutenant Irvin D. Smith.
Battery C. 379th Field Artillery Battalion.
Irvin led his forward observer section over open terrain against intense fire to support an assault company. Succesfully adjusted fire which dispersed strong counterattacking forces.
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1st Lieutenant Robert S. Smith.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Robert located and silenced a machine gun that was holding upo the attack. Then he led a furious assault which led to the ultimate capture of the objective.
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1st Lieutenant Jack L. Weigand.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Jack exposed himself to intense fire in order to guide armor to the support of his unit.
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Colonel Laurin L. Williams.
405th Infantry Regiment.
For outstanding leadership and gallantry during the attack by his regiment.

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* BATTLE NEAR WELZ *
30 November 1944
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1st Lieutenant George F. Beele. †
Company B. 407th Infantry Regiment.
George assumed command of his company, leading his men through intense artillery fire to rout the enemy. He rendered first aid to the wounded, reorganized his company and captured another village.
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Private First Class George M. Bertonneau. † KIA †
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
George destroyed a machine gun that was holding up his squad. He carried ammo under artillery fire. George was mortally wounded while attempting to aid a comrade. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot A, Row 12, Grave 2.
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Private First Class John D. Eaton.
Medical Detachment. 407th Infantry Regiment.
John ignored artillery fire to crawl to the aid of wounded soldiers and dug shelters for them on the battlefield.
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Sergeant James R. Harris.
Company K. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Alone James crawled to an exposed position to neutralize enemy automatic weapons with his machine gun. By doing so he enabled his platoon to continue the assault.
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Captain Frederick I. Head.
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Fred refused evacuation although seriously wounded. He remained with his company in the attack and directed organization of its defensive positions.
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Private First Class Thomas R. Irwin. †
Company B. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Thomas saved a comrade's life by carrying him over 1000 yards of shell-swept terrain.
He later died from non battle wounds and is buried in the U.S.A.
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Private First Class Walter F. Izbicki. † KIA †
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Walter led his unit in delivering furious fire against snipers, enabling his platoon to advance with a minimum of casualties. He was killed in action on 30 November 1944. Walter is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot A, Row 10, Grave 29.
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Captain George L. Kinsey. † KIA †
Company B. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Ignoring withering fire George alone charged an emplacement that was inflicting numerous casualties on his company. He eliminated the machine gun with hand grenades. Then he was killed by a sniper on 30 November 1944. George is buried in the U.S.A.
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Sergeant Major L. Laxton.
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
He rescued members of his squad, led the rest in a furious assault, routed an enemy patrol and secured vital information.
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Private First Class Robert F. Marcus. † KIA †
Company C. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Robert volunteered to deliver an important message to his hardpressed platton. He was killed en route on 29 November 1944. George is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot A, Row 19, Grave 5.
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Tec Sergeant Robert E. Miller.
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Robert rendered aid to the wounded, reorganized and led his platoon in a successful attack.
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Private First Class Francis C. Prestly.
Company C. 407th Infantry Regiment.
With great daring fought his way to the second floor of a house were he silenced a machine gun. And so he helped his company to advance.
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Tec Sergeant Alex Varga.
3rd Battalion, Medical Detachment 407th Infantry Regiment.
Alex crawled to an exposed position in order to render first aid to a wounded comrade. During this action he was himself wounded.
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Private First Class Charles R. White.
Company B. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Administered aid to 3 wounded companions, lifted and carried away an unexploded artillery projectile in order to free a wounded soldier.
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Captain Richard F. Whitlock.
2nd Battalion, Medical Detachment 407th Infantry Regiment.
Richard disregarded intense fire to treat the wounded. He evacuated wounded from a building under a terrific artillery concentration.

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* BATTLE FOR LINNICH * Crossing site of the Roer river.
2 December 1944
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Private First Class Mark W. Fullam,
Lieutenant William P. O'Brien,
Private First Class Charles W. Kirk.
Company A. 327th Engineer Combat Battalion.
They led infantrymen and engineers through heavy fire in order to successfully demolish a strong fortification with flame throwers and explosives.
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Captain Edward G. Bauer.
3rd Battalion. Medical Detachment 406th Infantry Regiment.
Edward inspired everyone by his disregard for danger. When wounded he continued tending his patients despite artillery fire.
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Private First Class Curtis F. Behler. † KIA †
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
To secure support of tank destroyers for his company which was pinned down Curtis made 6 trips across shell-swept terrain to deliver firing data. He was mortally wounded but succeeded in calling a comrade and successfully transmiited his last message. He died of his wounds on 23 December 1944. Curtis is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot H, Row 04, Grave 24.
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Captain Arthur S. Bennett.
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
His gallantry and bravery inspired his company in the assault on Linnich. Personally led the house-to-house fighting.
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Staff Sergeant Donald M. Carttar.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Donald assumed command of his platoon and organized a defense, established contact on both flanks and secured a newly won position.
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1st Sergeant Iscar H. Creasman.
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Finding his company pinned down by a friendly artillery barrage Oscar made his way through the fire to inform the observer.
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Tec Sergeant Howard F. Delwo. † KIA †
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Ignoring a painful wound he organized an assault and neutralized the emplacement.
On 29 November 1944 Howard was KIA. He is buried in the Netherlands. Plot C, Row 4, Grave 14.
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2nd Lieutenant Jay A. Drake.
Battery B. 379th Field Artillery Battalion
Continually exposed himself as a forward observer to secure maximum supporting fire. Jay remained at his post during a local withdrawal.
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Captain Norman B. Estes. †
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When the commander of an adjacent company was killed Norman combined 2 companies into an assault team and led his men in a successful attack. Then he organized a defesne which withstood repeated counterattacks.
On 12 February 1945 Norman was KIA. He is buried in the Netherlands, Plot F, Row 16, Grave 17.
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Tec5 Robert F. Farni. † KIA †
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Although wounded Robert continued to administer first aid on the battlefielduntil he was killed by machine gun fire on 6 December 1944. Robert is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot H, Row 2, Grave 16.
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Major Isaac A. Gatlin.
2nd Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Inspiring and gallant leadership in the attack on Linnich.
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Staff Sergeant Alfred E. Gledhill. † KIA †
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Alfred remained in an exposed position during a local withdrawal to protect his wounded comrades who were evacuated. He was killed in action on 2 December 1944. Alfred is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot A, Row 13, Grave 12.
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Staff Sergeant Wiley J. Karrh.
Company I. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Although twice wounded Wiley assaulted 2 enemy positions, eliminating both.
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Private Francis F. Kelley.
1st Battalion. Medical Section 406th Infantry Regiment.
Francis led an ambulance convoy over roads under direct enemy observation to successfully evacuate the wounded.
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1st Lieutenant William J. Lanham.
Company H. 407th Infantry Regiment.
William crawled under severe small-arms fire to the rear of an enemy position which he then eliminated. Routed the enemy.
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Sergeant Robert E. Lavallee.
Company E. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Robert crawled through withering fire to dig shelter for 2 wounded comrades.
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Private First Class Arthur P. Lindner.
Company H. 406th Infantry Regiment.
When his radio was destroyed by shell fragments Arthur travelled over a mile of open ground under artillery fire to secure and bring back a replacement.
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Private First Class Serafin C. Lopez. † KIA †
Company I. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Serafin crawled ahead of the lines with a machine gun to neutralize an enemy emplacement. He returned and assumed command of his squad. He led them until he was killed by machine gun fire on 6 December 1944. He is buried in the U.S.A.
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Private First Class William A. May.
Company H. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Singlehandly William stopped an enemy tank during a counterattack, thus forcing the enemy to withdraw.
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Staff Sergeant Henry F. McMillion.
Company I. 405th Infantry Regiment.
After crawling over open terrain Henry alone assaulted and neutralized a strong enemy position. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1st Lieutenant Charles F. McKenna.
1st Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When communications were cut by artillery he volunteered to carry important documents back over shell-swept roads. He successfully accomplished the mission.
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1st Lieutenant Mike Monchlovich.
Company D. 405 Infantry Regiment.
For gallant and inspiring leadership and exceptional bravery in battle.
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Captain Wilmer A. Nicholls.
Company H. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Wilmer successfully evacuated the wounded in his company under severe battle conditions.
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2nd Lieutenant Kenneth P. Peyton.
Battery A. 380th Field Artillery Battalion.
Kenneth retrieved an ignited fragmentation grenade and carried it outside the pillbox command post were it exploded in mid-air. Thus saving many casualties.
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Private First Class John K. Rauschenberger.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
John neutralized an enemy machine gun, then rescuad a wounded comrade under intense crossfire.
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1st Lieutenant Ray F. Rode jr. † KIA †
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Communication having failed under intense fire Ray personally contacted each man in his platoon, reassuring and strengthening their determination. He was fatally wounded in organizing his defensive position on 6 December 1944. Ray is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot H. Row 10. Grave 15.
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1st Lieutenant James S. Turner.
Company H. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Wounded, James continued through the entire attack. Then he assisted in evacuating casualties. Until he collapsed from sheer exhaustion.
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1st Lieutenant Mike B. Zahara.
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Mike charged an enemy position, routing the resistance.
NOTE : According data in Major Mick's book he is Missing in Action but this is not comfirmed by any other sources. Probably he survived.

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* BATTLE FOR FLOSSDORF & RÜRDORF *
1 - 4 December 1944
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1st Lieutenant Joseph L. Barkley.
927th Field Artillery Battalion.
A roving artillery observer he rode atop tanks with complete disregard for enemy fire.. He remained constantly with front line elements, until seriously wounded.
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2nd Lieutenant Frederick A. Catrell.
Company G. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Fred exposed himself during a mortar barrage to direct counter fire. His weapon was shot from his hand by a sniper. Then he attacked with only a trench knife.
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Private Henry H. Elliott jr. † KIA †
Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
He was a runner for his battalion commander. Maintained contact despite enemy fires. He was killed while attempting to contact a pinned down company. Henry is buried in the U.S.A.
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2nd Lieutenant Victor J. Gault.
Company C. 407th Infantry Regiment.
At that time a Tec Sgt Victor was assumed command of his company and led it to victory.
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Tec4 Haven R. Kendall.
Medical Detachment. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Haven ignored battle fires to administer first aid to the wounded.
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Sergeant Harry E. Kimble.
Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Despite serious wounds harry continued at his post, transmitting radio messages until the attack was successful.
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1st Sergeant Robert J. Lehmier.
Company G. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Robert inspired his companions by confidently walking upright in the face of enemy fire. He rallied them to leave their positions and made a successful assault.
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Lieutenant Colonel George C. Park.
1st battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
George led his men across a 1000 yards of open ground under intense enemy fire to seize Rürdorf.
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Colonel James C. Reed.
407th Infantry Regiment.
For gallant leadership. Rendered first aid to a wounded member of his staff under heavy artillery fire.
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1st Lieutenant Sheldon H. Samuelson.
Company F. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Sheldon rallied his men in the face of intense enemy fire and led them onward to successfully accomplish their mission.
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Sergeant James L. Skaggs.
Company G. 407th Infantry Regiment.
James singlehandly silenced a machine gun position with grenandes. Enabling his company to advance.
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Private First Class Michael Strizak. †
Company F. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Although his weapon jammed Michael rushed a position, neutralized the gun. Then turned it on the enemy to complete their rout.
Michael was later KIA, he is buried in the U.S.A.
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1st Lieutenant Richard H. Warner.
Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Richard rallied a group of soldiers pinned down by fire. Led them against a town, assisting in its seizure.
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Captain Sidney J. Watkins.
Company E. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Wounded by artillery fire Sidney continued to lead his company until the objective had been seized.
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Captain Walter C. Wilson.
927th Field Artillery Battalion.
As artillery liason officer Walter voluntarilly joined the assault elements, rallying men under withering machine gun fire and led the assault.

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* HOLDING THE LINE *
DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE
5 December 1944 - 19 January 1945
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Tec Sergeant John D. Alexander.
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
John led a patrol through minefields under intense fire, directed reduction of a fortification and returned with vital information.
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Staff Sergeant Richard D. Alexander.
Company F. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Richard carried a delayed-action enemy artillery shell out of billets which it had penetrated. Under artillery fire. Thus saving his comrades.
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Lieutenant Colonel Eric E. Bischoff.
3rd Battalion, 405th Infantry Regiment.
Inspiring leadership, personal visits to front lines under enemy fire to encourage his troops.
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Lieutenant Colonel Bufort M. Bryant.
2nd Battalion, 405th Infantry Regiment.
Skillful and well-planned tactics. Gallant and courageous leadership.
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Staff Sergeant Robert H. Clabaugh.
Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Robert rescued 2 comrades who were wounded when their ammunition truck was hit by enenmy artillery. Then he extinguished the fire.
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Sergeant Kenyon V. Crawford.
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Kenyon found 2 wounded men while checking communication wires. He went for help and was himself injured by a mine. Despite his wounds he continued until assured that the others would be evacuated.
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Private First Class John P. Hanrahan.
Headquarters Company. 406th Infantry Regiment.
John successfully penetrated 1200 yards into enemy territory and brought back valuable information.
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1st Lieutenant Horace W. Holmes. †
Company E. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Under hostil fire Horace worked nearly 2 hours to secure a rope across the river Roer. Then he made 2 trips to rescue 12 men. Stranded when 3 boats capsized.
Later Horace DOW (died of wounds). He is buried in the U.S.A.
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Staff Sergeant Milton Kaplan.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
During a night patrol behind enemy lines Milton succeeded in extricating his squad from an ambush by skillfully appraising the situation and clever tactics.
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2nd Lieutenant Robert G. Kimball.
Company A. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Robert led a night patrol 650 yards behind enemy lines, boldly capturing a prisoner under whitering fire. Then returned with vital information.
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Major Stephen H. King.
Headquarters 102nd Division Artillery.
On a reconnaissance flight he spotted 4 tanks endangering US positions. In spite of enemy fire , which finally disabled his liason plane, and personal wounds he directed artillery fires which forced the hostile armor to withdraw.
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Sergeant Earl F. Lea,
Private First Class Thomas J. Mattie.
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
They left the comparative safety of their sheltered position, made their way forward to reach a wounded officer. Despite intense enemy fire they evacuated him to friendly lines.
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Private Joseph B. Menard.
Headquarters Company. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Joseph penetrated over 1200 yards behind enemy lines and, although subject to intense fire, succeeded in recrossing the river Roer with valuable information.
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Private First Class Marshall L. Oliver.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Marshall volunteered to cover the withdrawal of his patrol. Although wounded he accomplished his self-appointed mission, enabling the patrol to return without further casualties.
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Captain Robert G. Page.
Company C. 327th Engineer Combat Battalion.
Robert supervised the building of an infantry footbridge across the Roer. Remaining under heavy harassing mortar and artiller fire. Thus enabling patrols to cross with a minimum of casualties.
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1st Lieutenant Frank I. Pusateri.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Frank led a patrol behind enemy lines to successfully capture 6 prisoners. He evacuated 3 of his men who were wounded and gained valuable information.
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1st Lieutenant Arthur B. Robertson.
Company C. 327th Engineer Combat Battalion.
Arthur succeeded in making 2 river crossings to rescue 6 wounded memebers of a patrol. All under enemy fire.
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2nd Lieutenant Robert H. Schneppe. † KIA †
Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
His boat capsized in midstream by enemy artillery fire. He assisted all members of his patrol to safety but failed through sheer exhaustion to gain the bank himself. He disappeared in the raging currents and drowned. Robert is buried in the U.S.A.
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Sergeant William L. Siegel.
Company D. 406th Infantry Regiment.
During an enemy attack he emerged from his emplacement to lead a bold counterattack and, when he got wounded, continued to direct the action.
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Private First Class Garth W. Thomson.
Company D. 406th Infantry Regiment.
During an enemy attack he crawled forward to an exposed position where he could better direct rifle fire and materially assisted in routing the enemy.
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Tec5 Ralph J. Vitolo.
Service Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Ralph ignored enemy artillery fire to repair his vehicle which had been immobilized by shrapnel. Thus insuring that his comrades received much needed ammo.
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Private First Class Edward C. Woicik.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Edward, alone, knocked out an enemy machine gun. Then he assisted in the evacuation of a wounded comrade.

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* BATTLE FOR BRACHELEN AND RANDERATH *
20 - 26 January 1945
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Private Wade H. Fulkerson. †
Company C. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Wade made his way forward across open ground to neutralize a machine gun. He killed the crew thus eliminating a threat to his platoon.
Wade later DOW (died of wounds). He is buried in the U.S.A.
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2nd Lieutenant Paul W. Gibson jr. †
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Paul got wounded when his patrol traversed a minefield. After successfully accomplishing his mission he supervised the evacuation of his men, before accepting help for himself.
Paul DOW on 18 February 1945, He is buried in the Netherlands, Plot A, Row 17, Grave 29.
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Private First Class Albert J. Katricak.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
When his patrol was ambushed Albert seized a radio, ran in full view of the enemy to divert their fire and discover their positions. Then he directed effective artillery fire, saving the patrol.
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1st Lieutenant Louis E. Santamaria.
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Louis led his company through a minefield and breached a gap in concertina wire under machine gun fire. He rallied his men and established a defense after taking the objective.
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1st Lieutenant Daniel van Lent.
Company B. 327th Engineer Combat Battalion.
Daniel led a demolition group against a strongly fortified position and assisted in its utter destruction.
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Private First Class Julian Quintana. † KIA †
Company I. 406th Infantry Regiment.
In an assault on a fortified position Julian covered his wounded platoon leader with effective fire until evacuation could be accomplished. He was then, as a result of his bold action, mortally wounded. Julian died on 31 January 1945. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot C, Row 7 , Grave 30.
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1st Lieutenant Martin D. Watkins jr.
Company I. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Although wounded, Martin continued to lead his men to successfully seize their objective.

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* PLANNING THE ROER CROSSING *
27 January 1945 - 22 February 1945
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Staff Sergeant Harold L. Cash.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Harry successfully covered the withdrawal of his patrol from Hilfarth. He silenced a machine gun with a rocket, laid down a screen of automatic fire. He was the last to leave.
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Sergeant Christoph J. Lorenz.
Headquarters Company. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Chris secured a guide rope across the river, led his men deep into enemy territory to capture 2 prisoners. He personally ferried 2 boats across, returning with valuable information.
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Tec5 John F. McKennedy.
Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Singlehandedly John laid a telephone cable across the Roer river. He assisted 2 other soldiers to safety when their boat capsized.
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Tec5 Dana R. Palmer.
Medical Detachment. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Disregarding an intense enemy mortar and artillery barrage Dana ran to rescue 3 wounded soldiers and saved their lives.
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1st Lieutenant Roy. L. Rogers.
Antitank Company. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Roy led his patrol across the river Roer, 1000 yards behind enemy lines, to ambush the enemy. He returned with prisoners and vital information.
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Staff Sergeant Rufus M. Wilkes.
Company I. 407th Infantry Regiment.
To facilitate accomplishing his patrol's mission Rufus exposed himself and thus diverted the enemy's fire while the others succesfully reconnoitered the area and destroyed a machine gun position. Then they returned across the river.
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THE FOLLOWING MEN EARNED OAK LEAF CLUSTERS FOR THEIR SSM.

1st Lieutenant Frank B. Nixon,
Staff Sergeant LeRoy D. Haines jr.
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Patrolling across the Roer behind enemy lines they captured a prisoner to secure vital information which later contributed materially in planning the crossing.
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Sergeant Christoph J. Lorenz.
Headquarters Company. 407th Infantry Regiment.
He led a raid across the Roer into enemy territory and destroyed 2 enemy machine guns. Thus accomplishing this harassing mission.
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1st Lieutenant Roy. L. Rogers.
Antitank Company. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Although his patrol was discoverd when they crossed the Roer Roy boldly led it forward to destroy 2 enemy positions. They captured 4 prisoners and returned with vital information.
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* ESTABLISHING THE ROER BRIDGEHEAD *
23 February 1945
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Private First Class James O'Bazar,
Private First Class Millard S. Byers,
1st Lieutenant James O. Law.
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
CP communications having been severed these men volunteered to personally contact the platoons. Returning across shell-swept fields after completing their mission. Fighting furiously they assaulted the abuscade, killing and capturing all.
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Private First Class Homer C. Freeman,
Private First Class Marvin D. Long.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
As litter bearers they evacuated countless casualties through a minefield which was the only safe route then available.
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Private James S. Brown,
Staff Sergeant Kenneth L. Wheatcroft.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Boslar they remained in their precarious position despite an armored attack and delivered withering fire into the accompanying infantry, thus forcing a general withdrawal. Then they neutralized a machine gun position.
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Private First Class Roy E. Brewer,
1st Lieutenant James L.H. White.
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Boslar they remained in a forward position hurling grenades at counterattacking German forces. They forced repeated withdrawals, preventing a serious breakthrough.
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1st Lieutenant John R. Agner.
Company I. 405th Infantry Regiment.
During the counterattack on Boslar John moved his platoon forward, returning to organize a secondary defense line. He engaged and killed a sniper.
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1st Lieutenant Raymond O. Amling.
Company G. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Raymond rallied his men, led them in an attack and advanced alone to silence an enenmy machine gun.
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Lieutenant Colonel Robert N. Anderson.
327th Engineer Combat Batttalion.
Robert inspired his men by remaining on the shell-swept river to direct construction of the bridges.
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Private First Class Manuel Apodaca.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Boslar Manuel remained in position allowing enemy armor to pass over him. Then he opened fire on the accompnying infantry, forcing them to withdraw in confusion.
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Staff Sergeant Bernard L. Beaulac.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Bernard assumed command of 2 isolated squads, reorganized them and led them through minefileds and fire to rejoin their unit.
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Tec4 James F. Berry.
Headquarters Company. 407th Infantry Regiment.
James maintained radio communications in a nerve-wracking exposed position for 15 hours. Thus assuring successful control of the cross operations.
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2nd Lieutenant George P. Bohlander.
Company C. 327th Engineer Combat Battalion.
George assumed command of a platoon, rallied his men under rocket and artillery fire and inspired everyone by his gallant leadership.
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Private First Class Manuel Brito.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Alone Manuel whiped out a machine gun position thus enabling his platoon to seize the objective.
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1st Lieutenant Manley W. Clark.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When his platoon was halted by intense fire manley boldly rose to his feet and singlehandedly assaulted the enemy position, killing or capturing all.
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Staff Sergeant Sheldon T. Clark.
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Observing a near miss on an occupied foxhole he made his way under the heavy barrage to dig out 2 soldiers, thus saving their lives.
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Tec Sergeant John E. Clouser.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
John assumed command of his platoon, exposed himself to draw enemy fire thus locating several hidden emplacements. Then he directed their neutralization.
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Captain Glynn M. Covington.
2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
He expedited the Roer crossing by his continued presence at the bridge site. Glynn carried a wounded man to safety and then returned to his dangerous post.
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Tec Sergeant John C. Cree.
Company H. 407th Infantry Regiment.
John moved freely over the battlefield in the face of withering fire to place reinforcements and directed delivery of accurate fire.
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Private First Class Albert C. Curtiss. † KIA †
Company F. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Albert voluntarily left his position to secure much needed ammunition, he returned with sufficient to safe his unit. Shortly thereafter he was killed on 23 February 1945. Albert is buried at Margraten Cemetery and Memorial, the Netherlands. Plot C, Row 15, Grave 19.
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Private First Class Joseph A. De May.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Joseph assumed command of his platoon, reorganized it and successfully repulsed a counterattack. Briliant leadership.
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1st Lieutenant William Evanko.
Cannon Company. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Bill assaulted a machine gun, killing the crew with pistol fire. He led his observer party to a vantage point to place accurate supporting fire on enemy positions.
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Private First Class Forest Evans.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
During the Boslar counterattack Forest continued to evacuate the wounded through a minefield. He administered first aid and comforted the stricken.
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Captain Donald H. Evenson.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Rallied his company, inspired his command, led them to the immediate seizure of their objective.
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Private First Class Edward S. Fedak.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Ed exposed himself to draw enemy fire. Then he directed neutralizing fire on the hostile positions thus discovered.
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Staff Sergeant William G. Fisher.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Bill assumed command of his platoon and led its ferocious attack. He advanced alone to neutralize an enemy position. Returned for his men who then captured the objective.
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Sergeant Paul E. Fleissner. † KIA †
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Paul assumed command of a squad, then alone assaulted and silenced 3 enemy machine guns before he was fatally wounded. He died on February 24, 1945. Paul is buried in the Netherlands. Plot D, Row 9, Grave 4.
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1st Lieutenant James S. Gaskell jr.
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
James rallied his men, led the assault and seized the objective. Then he rushed to the aid of his wounded men.
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Staff Sergeant Orlando P. Giraldi.
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Orlando crawled 150 yard to reorganize and led back a platoon that had been isolated.
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Private First Class Boyd L. Griffin.
Company E. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Disregarding grazing fire Boyd assulted the machine gun, bayoneting the entire crew.
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Sergeant Raymond P. Griffin.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Boslar Raymond made 4 trips across enemy terrain to secure vital supplies and ammo, to locate and contact isolated groups and to coordinate support.
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1st Lieutenant Louis M. Hannum.
Antitank Company. 406th Infantry Regiment.
While placing his antitank weapons Louis met heavy opposition. He assaulted the hostile group alone and silenced their fire.
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Staff Sergeant James V. Hennesey.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Boslar he coolly directed the establishment of a defense in the face of a counterattack. James delivered withering fire for a period of 3 hours, forcing a withdrawal.
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Private First Class Neil F. Hurley.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Boslar Neil resued a wounded comrade from the path of an oncoming counterattack and directed effective rocket fire at enemy armor.
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Captain Frank A. Ichrist.
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
During the Boslar counterattack Frank personally contacted every man in his company, spreading confidence and encouragement.
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Private First Class Emmet E. James.
Company G. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Emmet crawled through a minefield to force the surrender of a hostile gun crew that was pinning down his company. Then he led his unit through the enemy defenses.
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Private First Class Garland P. Jennings. † KIA †
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Alone Garland braved the fire of a hostile machine gun. Flinchingly crawled under its fire to destroy it with grenades. The same day he was killed in action. Garland is buried in the U.S.A.
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Staff Sergeant John J. Johnson.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
John reconnoitered a minefield at night. He returned through heavy fire with vital information and led his company around the obstacle.
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Private First Class John A. Jordan. † KIA †
Company H. 407th Infantry Regiment.
John took the place of his forward observer who was killed. He advanced with his radio deep into enemy territory to direct accurate mortar fire. Then he was mortally wounded by a sniper. John is buried in the U.S.A.
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Private First Class Theodore L. Kern.
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Theo crawled over several hundred yards of open terrain to destroy a machine gun that was impending his platoon's advance.
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Sergeant Robert L. Klein.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Although he was wounded Robert remained during a counterattack to insure the safety of his men. He evacuated one of his comrades and secured medical attention for other cassualties.
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Private First Class Arthur H. Krout.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Arthur reassured his wounded comrades, organized evacuation squads on the battlefield and remained on the shell-swept ground to administer first aid.
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1st Lieutenant Raymond E. Lee.
3rd Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Raymond led a convoy across the river despite enemy air attacks. Then he personally delivered ammo to the widely scattered companies of the battalion.
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Tec 3 Marion M. Lewis.
Medical Detachment. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Marion crossed and recrossed the bombarded river, evacuating the wounded. He entered an unknown minefield to rescue casualties.
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1st Lieutenant Oscar H. Lewis.
Company H. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Hearing that assistance was needed in reorganizing his platoon Oscar rejoined his unit although painfully wounded. He led a machine gun section to a vantage point from which he directed effective supporting fires.
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Staff Sergeant Eugene R. Lillback.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Eugene assumed command of his platoon that was pinned down. He made his way through a minefield, singlehandedly assaulted the enemy position enabling his unit to advance.
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1st Lieutenant Irving J. Londy.
Company H. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Irving emplaced his mortars despite intense enemy fire. He reconnoitered hostile territory for future displacements, killing and capturing a number of the enemy.
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Captain Robert W. MacKenzie jr.
Company M. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Counterattacked at Boslar Robert visited all of the scattered elements of his widely spread company. Inspiring all with his confidence and courage.
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2nd Lieutenant Robert F. McClellan. † KIA †
407th Infantry Regiment.
To divert enemy fire from an evacuation route he exposed himself and was killed on February 23, 1945. Robert is buried in the U.S.A.
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1st Lieutenant John R. McCrae.
Antitank Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
During a crisis resulting from the destruction of a bridge John carried ammo across the river by pulling himself hand over hand on a single cable.
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Staff Sergeant Henry F. Metzger.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Henry led his squad in a bayonet assault to capture 40 prisoners and overrun the hostile position.
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1st Lieutenant Irving B. Nelson.
379th Field Artillery Battalion.
He crawled 500 yards ahead of the infantry assault wave to locate and destroy enemy gun positions. His entire observation section became casualties so he alone continued to render effective support.
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Sergeant Wayne F. Oberdiek.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Ignoring his wounds Wayne accompanied his comrades in the attack, crawled 75 yards to comfort a wounded soldier, retrieved an automatic weapon and silenced 2 enemy machine guns.
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Tec Sergeant Paul M. Orr.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When his boat capsized Paul succeeded in rescuing 4 comrades, under heavy artillery fire.
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Tec Sergeant John W. Pharris.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
John assumed command of his company, led it in an assault to seize the objective. He established a defense which repulsed repeated counterattacks.
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Captain Clark W. Porter.
Company G. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Inspiring and gallant leadership during the Roer crossing.
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Captain Daniel W. Pratt.
1st Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Reconnoitering for a command post location Daniel encountered a hostile pocket that was by-passed by the assault wave. He led his men through severe fire to capture all the enemies and liberated 2 Americans who were held prisoner.
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1st Lieutenant Hyman Rabinovitz.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Hyman moved with utter disregard for enemy fire to comfort and inform his men. He evacuated and treated casualties and recovered assault boats.
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Tec 4 William N. Richards.
HQ Company, 1st Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Unhesitatingly plunged into the river to rescue 2 comrades and carry them to safety when a bridge collapsed.
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Staff Sergeant Lewis E. Riley.
Company H. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Braved intense fire to deliver ammo, was wounded by a shellburst but he nevertheless continued to attack and kill the enemy who threatened an isolated unit from the rear.
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Staff Sergeant John C. Roell jr. † KIA †
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Boslar John led his squad to a vantage point to fire on approaching enemy. He remained in his precarious position although outflanked, causing utter confusion in the hostile enemy. Then he was killed on February 23, 1945. John is buried in the U.S.A.
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Private First Class Clifford E. Ryon.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Painfully wounded by a rocket blast Clifford nevertheless advanced with his sergeant to attack and repulse enemy tanks with rockets.
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Captain George F. Schroeder.
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Despite his wounds George rallied his men and directed the attack.
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Tec Sergeant Nicholas Sciarro.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Caught under an intense barrage Nicholas dashed forward to outflank an enemy emplacement.
He captured 10 prisoners. Enabled his platoon to advance.
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Lieutenant Colonel Woodson D. Scott jr.
1st Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Inspiring and gallant leadership under heavy enemy fire.
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Private First Class William J. Scott, † KIA †
Private Robert D. Van Orden, † KIA †
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
During the Boslar counterattack they remained in their precarious position, fighting off repeated enemy efforts until both were killed by a direct artillery hit. Bill and Robert are buried in the U.S.A.
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1st Lieutenant Arnold Short.
3rd Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Following the Boslar counterattacks he made his way over shell-swept terrain to secure secret information on future operations.
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Private First Class John M. Skene.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When his boat capsized John rescued 2 comrades and though exhausted continued with his unit in a furious attack.
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Staff Sergeant George E. Smith.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Observing that flanking fire endangered rear elements of assault troops George singlehandedly attacked the emplacement. Killing the occupants and reduced this threat.
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Tec Sergeant Andrew Stronczer.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
He assumed command of his platoon, reorganized them en crawled forward alone to capture 25 Germans who had inflicted heavy casualties.
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1st Lieutenant Joseph J. Sungenis.
Medical Detachment. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Joseph disregarded enemy fires to establish a forward aid station. He rescued 2 wounded soldiers in a furious battle. Helped in extinguishing a fire.
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Sergeant Carl Taylor.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Carl assumed command of his platoon, reorganized and led it to capture the objective.
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Captain Chester H. Twentyman.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Chester made his way across shell-swept terrain to assault and silence an emplacement. He captured 9 prisoners and so enabled his company to advance.
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Tec Sergeant Robert J. Walsh.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Robert exposed himself to hidden enemy thus drawing their fire and revealing their location. Then he directed effective neutralizing fire upon their position.
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Private First Class Benjamin J. Zaleski.
405th Infantry Regiment.
Benjamin remained in position during a devastating counterattack. His withering fire was largely instrumental in forcing the enemy's withdrawal.
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THE FOLLOWING MEN EARNED OAK LEAF CLUSTERS FOR THEIR SSM.

1st Lieutenant Robert M. Leach.
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Robert remained in an exposed position to direct the safe crossing of his company. He made his way through a minefield to reach his wounded captain and administer first aid. Then he assumed command of his company.
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1st Lieutenant James D. Rapp.
1st Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Calmly and heroically James evacuated the wounded from the battlefield, reassuring and encouraging everyone by his coolness.
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1st Lieutenant Willard W. White.
3rd Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Willard evacuated the wounded from exposed positions during the Boslar counterattacks.

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* CLEARING THE PATH TO THE RHINE *
24 February 1945 - 1 March 1945
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Staff Sergeant Oscar H. Bata,
Private First Class Charles L. Owens.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Rheindalen they crawled 150 yards to capture 5 German mortars and 23 prisoners.
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Private First Class Lonnie H. Maxwell,
Private First Class Alfred D. Kemper.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Menrath they neutralized several enemy positions in house to house fighting.
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Private Francis X. Casavant,
Private Eugene G. Ruppert,
Private Glenn E. Sheirer.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Rheindalen the infiltrated behind enemy lines to set up their machine gun, forcing the enemy to withdraw.
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Sergeant Ernest R. Croyle,
Private First Class Leo D. McCarrel.
Company I. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Hottorf they advanced over open terrain to assault and neutralize a house defended as a strongpoint. They captured 14 prisoners.
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2nd Lieutenant Earl F. Adams.
Company I. 406th infantry Regiment.
At Hardt Earl crawled over exposed terrain under fire to eliminate a machine gun with grenades. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sergeant David M. Abercrombie jr.
Company B. 407th Infantry Regiment.
At Bellinghoven David crossed enemy terrain to place rocket teams in position which forced a general withdrawal of hostile armor.
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Staff Sergeant William J. Asher. † KIA †
Company K. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Near Erkelenz Bill successfully withdrew his squad that was caught in a furious artillery barrage but was himself killed by a tree-burst. William is buried in the U.S.A.
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2nd Lieutenant Robert C. Bakewell.
Company L. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Ralshoven, despite wounds, Robert made his way through enemy territory to establish contact and then he led his platoon to the objective.
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Private First Class John L. Barringer III.
Company I. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Gerkorath John singlehandedly neutralized a German tank and forced another one to withdraw. Then he was wounded when he attemted to divert enemy fire to himself to discover hostile positions.
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Captain George E. Butler.
407th Infantry Regiment.
George pressed forward into hostile territory to effectively relieve pressure on his hard-pressed platoons.
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Staff Sergeant Henry A. Cashmer.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Kückhoven Henry alone assaulted the enemy, killing 7 and capturing 5.
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Private First Class William H. Chappell. † KIA †
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Boslar Bill crawled forward despite furious fire to set up his machine gun and force the enemy to withdraw. He was killed when he attempted to advance again. Bill is buried in the U.S.A.
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Staff Sergeant Carl E. Cook.
406th Infantry Regiment.
Although strafed by enemy aircraft Carl remained at his machine gun until he succeeded in shooting the hostile plane down.
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Private First Class Ralph P. Cyphers jr. †
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Rheindahlen Ralph climbed a tree in the face of heavy fire to locate and neutralize enemy positions. Later during the war he was KIA. Ralph is buried in the U.S.A.
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Staff Sergeant Edward A. Dasky. †
Company F. 407th Infantry Regiment.
At Kofferen Edward assumed command of his platoon, reorganized by crawling from man to man and captured the objective. Edward was KIA a little later during the war. He is buried in the U.S.A.
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1st Lieutenant John Davidson.
Company M. 407th Infantry Regiment.
At Erkelenz John assumed command of an adjacent platoon as well as his own machine gun and skillfully led his command to the seizure of the objective.
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Staff Sergeant Wilber C. Elliott. † KIA †
Company I. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Singlehandedly Wilber assaulted and neutralized an enemy machine gun near Wickrath. He was KIA on 26 February 1945 while charging another hostile position. Wilber is buried in the U.S.A.
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Captain Paul N. Estes.
Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
For outstanding gallant and fearless leadership.
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Private First Class James L. Fair.
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Viersen James singlehandedly charged a group of 24 counterattacking Germans, killing 8 and repulsing the enemy´s attempt.
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Staff Sergeant Walter H. Freitag.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Gut Klassenhof Walter rescued and evacuated the wounded under intense fire. He entered a burning house to carry a stricken comrade to safety.
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Private First Class Sylven Frucht. †
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Viersen Sylven moved ahead of the assault units to support their attack with his machine gun. He carried ammo forward in face of withering hostile fire. Sylven was KIA a little later during the war. He is buried in the U.S.A.
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Private First Class Jessie G. George jr.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Rheindahlen Jessie assumed command of his platoon, led them forward through intense fire with skill and daring.
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1st Lieutenant Frederick H. Hadden.
Company D. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Erkelenz Fred reconnoitered under heavy enemy fire. Then he infiltrated his mortars forward, forcing the enemy to withdraw.
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Staff Sergeant Forrest O. Hall.
407th Infantry Regiment.
Singlehandedly Forrest charged a machine-gun nest and eliminated it in the face of heavy fire.
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Private First Class Charles R. Hancock.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near menrath Charles singlehandedly mopped up a group of buildings sheltering a delaying party, thus enabling his unit to advance.
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Major Harry S. Hover.
3rd Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Beckrath, despite being wounded, Harry led a party in house-to-house fighting to secure and establish a command post.
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Tec 5 George A. Hueber.
927th Field Artillery Battalion.
Near Linnich. Although hurled through the air by concussion when a truck received a direct hit George ran to the blazing vehicle, administered aid and helped to evacuate the casualties.
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1st Lieutenant Stanley M. Huffman.
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Herrath Stan went forward into hostile territory at night to plot routes of advance. Thus enabling his troops to advance.
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Colonel Bernard F. Hurless.
406th Infantry Regiment.
Inspiring leadership from the bridgehead to Kückhoven enabling a prompt capture of Erkelenz.
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Captain Charles M. Kille.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Mennrath Charles advanced ahead of his troops to locate hostile weapons that were holding up the advance. He neutralized the enemy and led his men forward.
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Private First Class Raleigh S. King.
Company K. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Near Reydt Raleigh forced 2 enemy tanks to withdraw by advancing alone to place well aimed rocket fire.
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Sergeant Dailord M. Lacombe.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Hottorf he assumed command of his platoon which was caught in both enemy and friendly crossfire. He succeeded in rallying his men, identifying his command and then led them to capture their objective.
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Tec 5 Thurman Large.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
In Herrath Thurman delivered ammo by driving his vehicle through shell-swept streets, firing as he drove then maneuvered into position to force the enemy to withdraw.
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Tec Sergeant Carl A. Larson.
1st Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Carl assumed command of his platoon, reorganized, moved freely under fire to neutralize minefield and roadblocks.
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Private First Class Leon G. Lucio.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Near Kückhoven Leon alone assaulted a hostile ambuscade, eliminating their automatic weapons.
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2nd Lieutenant Richard P. Manning.
Company E. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Kleinboslar Richard led an assault and captured his objective despite serious shrapnel wounds.
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Private First Class Donald. L. McCombs.
Medical Detachment. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Donald carried his wounded comrades through a barrage to an improvised aid station which he maintained despite enemy fire.
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Private First Class James J. McMahon.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Hottorf, by a clever ruse, James alone reduced a strongpoint capturing 6 prisoners.
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Staff Sergeant Robert G. Mooney.
Company I. 405th Infantry Regiment.
At Hottorf Robert alone assaulted and reduced a strongpoint in a building thus securing his unit's flank.
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Private First Class Dale M. Mowrey.
Medical Section. 406th Infantry Regiment.
In Hardt Dale penetrated enemy lines to successfully recover and evacuate 3 wounded members of a patrol.
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2nd Lieutenant William C. Munn.
380th Field Artillery Battalion.
Near Hottorf Bill climbed to an exposed house top and directed accurate artillery fire to neutralize hostile gun positions.
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Private First Class Arthur W. Neal.
Medical Detachment. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Near Erkelenz Arthur entered a dense minefield 5 times to treat and evacuate the wounded under continuous fire.
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1st Lieutenant Irving R. Nelson.
379th Field Artillery Battalion.
Irving crawled 500 yards into enemy territory, ignoring small-arms fire, to direct accurate fire against German positions.
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Tec Sergeant Luke A. O'Connor.
Company E. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Viersen Luke assumed command of a platoon. Killed 8 Germans and captured 69. And secured all objectives.
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Staff Sergeant Wilmont S. Osmun.
Company M. 406th Infantry Regiment.
At Hottorf Wilmont continued an assault with his squad despite serious wounds.
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Tec Sergeant Lee Powell.
Company L. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Near Reydt Lee singlehandedly made his way through several enemy-held buildings to find and destroy a machine gun.
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Staff Sergeant William R. Pryor.
Company A. 407th Infantry Regiment.
In Erkelenz Bill charged a trench, killing 3 Germans and cleaned out a strongpoint, capturing 25 prisoners.
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Staff Sergeant William C. Purvis.
3rd Battalion Medical Detachement. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Bill evacuated 3 wounded members of a patrol from hostile territory in Hardt under intense fire.
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1st Lieutenant Frank I. Pusateri.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Hottorf Frank assumed command of a company, reorganized under point-blank fire, rallied his men and advanced.
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1st Lieutenant Robert W. Raney.
Cannon Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Herrath, as a forward observer, Robert crawled 100 yards through instense fire to successfully neutralize hostile positions.
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Private First Class Albert L. Ray.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Albert assumed command of his platoon, went forward on foot reconnaissance to silence a machine gun.
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2nd Lieutenant Harry W. Reece.
Company G. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Near München-Gladbach, under intense fire, Harry emplaced his rocket launchers and dispersed an armored counterattack.
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1st Lieutenant William F. Reeder.
Antitank Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Bill moved closely behind assault troops, clearing roads of mines and obstacles, facilitating the movement of tanks and supporting vehicles.
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Private First Class Robert D. Rhodes.
Company K. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Mennrath Robert assumed command of his platoon, reorganized and led them in a bold assault to seize an objective.

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* BATTLE FOR KREFELD *
2 - 3 March 1945
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1st Lieutenant William P. Alley.
Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
His platoon disorganized by heavy fire Bill rallied his men and led them in a frontal attack.
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1st Lieutenant Mack. H. Alman.
Company E. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Mack led his platoon in a furious assault on a strongpoint and eliminated it.
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Private First Class Gus Avato.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Gus continued with his comrades despite painful wounds and alone he assaulted and eliminated a hostile position, killing 4 Germans.
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Staff Sergeant George F. Berry.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Singlehandedly George entered a basement, assaulting and eliminating a strongpoint that was hidden there.
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Staff Sergeant Edward B. Burr.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Edward made his way alone across 200 yards of terrain under heavy enemy fire to assault and wipe out an enemy position.
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Captain Gordon M. Caesar.
3rd Battalion. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Gordon made his way through hostile territory to better direct artillery fire, adjusted fire on a German armored column forcing it to withdraw.
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Staff Sergeant William L. Coleman.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Alone Bill charged a building where 2 snipers held up his company's advance. He killed them both. Then he continued to another buiding where he eliminated 2 more.
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Tec Sergeant John C. Harber,
Private First Class John F. Marty.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
They infiltrated through the hostile city, eliminated a strongpoint which threatened their unit's flank and accomplished their mission.
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Tec Sergeant John D. Alexander.
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Krefeld John assumed command of his platoon and by skillful use of marching fire overran a strong German position to seize the objective.
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Private First Class Raymond A. Connley.
Company D. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Ray drove across open terrain under enemy fire to reach and evacuate a wounded comrade who was partially buried in a foxhole by an exploding mortar shell.
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Private First Class Bonifacio de la Cruz. † KIA †
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Bonifacio rushed across a shell-swept street to evacuate a wounded comrade. Then he made his way forward and silenced the German position. He then was mortally wounded. Bonifacio is buried in the U.S.A.
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Staff Sergeant Frank R. Drake jr.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Frank led a contact patrol through hostile territory, boldly assaulted and neutralized a German position that threatened his mission.
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Captain Raymond G. Flaherty jr.
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Alone Ray assaulted a machine-gun position that threatened his unit. He eliminated it with hand grenades.
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Private First Class Walter W. Frank.
Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Walter crawled forward into hostile territory to emplace his BAR and deliver effective fire which neutralized a hostile position. Later he repulsed a tank.
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Private First Class Wallace J. Lais.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Near Anrath, although wounded, Wallace remained with his comrades and delivered effective fire, assaulted a German sniper and killed him with his trench knife.
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Staff Sergeant Calvin E. Lambert.
Company B. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Calvin crawled 200 yards up a ditch efiladed by a German machine gun. He killed 3 snipers and then he neutralized the machine gun.
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Private First Class Henry Larsen.
406th Infantry Regiment.
Henry continued to move forward under heavy enemy fire, directing artillery fire on hostile positions.
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Lieutenant Robert P. Markman.
380th Field Artillery Battalion.
As a forward observer Robert directed effective artillery fire on German positions. Calmly operating his radio in exposed positions in order to facilitate communications.
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1st Lieutenant Gilmer J. Martin.
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Alone Gilmer assaulted a machine-gun nest and eliminated it with hand grenades.
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Private First Class Jose Martinez.
Company E. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Jose advanced alone in the face of severe German fire and eliminated a strongpoint, thus enabling his unit to advance.
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Private First Class Mell R. Matchen.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Although he was wounded in both legs Mell led a frontal assault to capture 40 prisoners.
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Staff Sergeant Robert Miller jr.
406th Infantry Regiment.
Robert led his squad across an antitank ditch, forced an entrance to a hidden pillbox and captured 44 prisoners.
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Staff Sergeant Carl R. Osborne.
Company E. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Carl organized an assault group and led it against a German antiaircaft firing at his unit, eliminating the position.
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Sergeant Kenneth J. Rash. † KIA †
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When his squad was suddenly taken under withering machine-gun fire Kenneth rose to his feet and moved toward the hostile position which he succeeded in eliminating. But he was mortally wounded. Kenneth is buried in the U.S.A.
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Staff Sergeant Byron W. Riggan.
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Alone Byron made his way to the second floor of a building and there he eliminated a strong German position which was holding up his unit's advance.
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Captain Milton Salomon.
Company E. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Milton organized and led an assault on a German fortification, enabling adjacent units to advance.
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1st Lieutenant John A. Smith.
Company F. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Near Anrath John led an assault on an antiaircraft battery that was firing at his troops. They overran the hostile position.
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Private First Class Gilio S. Trujillo.
Company E. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Gilio rescued the crew of a burning tank, ignoring exploding ammunition. He evacuated them under enemy fire.
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1st Lieutenant William A. Wolforth.
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Bill reconnoitered enemy territory, returned and led his platoon in a successful assault during which a potato masher (stick grenade) fell near his troops. He promptly seized the grenade and hurled it back, killing 2 enemy soldiers and eliminating their position.

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* DEFENSE ON THE RHINE *
4 March 1945 - 3 April 1945
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Staff Sergeant John R. Garbett,
Private First Class Dominic Mango,
Private First Class Gunther P.A. Mayer,
2nd Lieutenant Robert T. White.
Company B. 406th Infantry Regiment.
They crossed the Rhine and patrolled 5 miles into hostile territory, exploring enemy towns, defenses and roadnets. Reconnoitering the German's strength and successfully returned with vital information.
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Tec Sergeant Robert E. Livingston,
Staff Sergeant Harold R. Schauer.
406th Infantry Regiment.
When a returning patrol boat was capsized by hostile fire they rescued their drowning comrades.
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Private First Class Willard L. Wilbur.
407th Infantry Regiment.
When his patrol was pinned down by hostile machine gun fire Willard jumped on his feet, assaulted the position, killing 1 German and capturing 3 prisoners.
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1st Lieutenant James E, McClure.
3rd Battalion. 406th Infantry Regiment.
James disregarded a terrific artillery barrage to eliminate 3 hostile machine guns.

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* BATTLE FOR THE WESERGEBIRGE *
4 - 11 April 1945
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Private First Class George A. Baker jr.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When a motor column was halted by intense fire George moved freely up and down the exposed road, administering first aid and alleviating the suffering of the wounded.
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Staff Sergeant Robert P. Bazan. † KIA †
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Robert exposed himself to draw hostile fire, enabling his squad to outflank the hostile machine gun. He was killed in this action on 10 April 1945. Robert is buried in the Netherlands, Plot H, Row 14, Grave 24.
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1st Lieutenant John P. Brown.
Company D. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Leading tanks forward to assist his endangered company they were suddenly taken under intense fire which immobilized 2 of the armored vehicles. John quickly organized an assault team. They attacked and eliminated the enemy position.
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1st Lieutenant Raymond L. Christian. † KIA †
406th Infantry Regiment.
Ray was killed in an assault as he led a group which had been isolated. Gallant and courageous leadership. Raymond is buried in the U.S.A.
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Major George E. Cilley.
102nd Division Artillery.
Hearing of an enemy force to his rear he organized an armored task force which immobilized to German tanks and so dispersed the attack.
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Corporal William E. Dennis.
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When his motor column was ambushed Bill directed effective fire on the enemy, enabling the remainder to withdraw.
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Captain Robert B. Dexter.
Company A. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Near Rehren Robert led his men in successfully repulsing a furious counterattack. Boldly charging snipers with his M1 carbine.
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Sergeant J. Eddinger.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Thomas charged a machine gun nest and eliminated it with his bajonet.
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2nd Lieutenant Robert Hadley.
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Robert led his platoon in a bayonet charge up a steep slope against a fortified position. Accounting for half the enemy killed.
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Corporal Aarol W. Irish.
102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop.
When his patrol was pinned down by intense German fire Aarol directed defense until all ammunition was exhausted. Then he evacuated his wounded comrade, ignoring his own injuries.
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Tec Sergeant Harold T. Klausmeyer jr.
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Harold diverted fire to himself so that his squad could eliminate a German machine gun. He rescued his squad leader and skillfully directed fire on the enemy positions.
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Private First Class Paul L. Mang.
Company L. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Paul rescued a wounded comrade under intense fire and then he eliminated the hostile gun position.
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Sergeant Arthur J. Nickens jr.
Company H. 406th Infantry Regiment.
Arthur traversed hostile territory twice, each time bringing forward a machine gun which he fired so effectively from exposed positions that his unit was enabled to advance.
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Sergeant Daniel Oakland.
406th Infantry Regiment.
Singlehandedly Daniel wiped out a machine-gune nest. Then braved enemy fire to assist a wounded comrade.
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2nd Lieutenant James M. Petty.
406th Infantry Regiment.
Jim led his platoon in a furious charge against a strongpoint and reduced it.
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Corporal Edward J. Putz.
Cannon Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When a motor column was ambushed Edward crawled 50 yards under sniper fire to secure a radio with which he contacted his battalion commander and secured assistance.
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Private First Class Samuel W. Rambow. † KIA †
Company C. 406th Infantry Regiment.
When intense enemy machine-gun fire held up the attack operations of his organization he left his place of cover. Samuel courageously exposed himself to withering enemy fire. Undeterred by his wounds he continued to divert enemy fire to himself, permitting his unit to flank the enemy position. Until killed. Samuel is buried in the U.S.A.

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* FROM HANNOVER TO THE ELBE *
12- 23 April 1945
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Private First Class Renold E. Lazarz,
1st Lieutenat Mike Monchlovich.
Company D. 405th Infantry Regiment.
When ambushed near Breitenfeld they dashed to the nearest vehicle, drove through a gantlet of German fire, brought up reinforcements and led them to rout the enemy.
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Sergeant Erskine V. Adkinson.
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Estedt Erskine was observing that the supporting tanks were endangered. He made his way forward and delivered effective supporting fire, enabling the tanks to continue.
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2nd Lieutenant Waller R. Arnold.
379th Field Artillery Battalion.
At Estedt, as a forward observer, Waller moved freely through intense fire carrying his radio and directing supporting fires from positions so close to the enemy that he killed 1 with his pistol and captured another.
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Private First Class Harry Bellan.
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Approaching Gardelegen Harry assumed command of his squad and although wounded led an assault. He ran 75 yards in the face of German fire to neutralize a position that was threatening a supporting tank.
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Tec Sergeant Robert L. Burgess. † KIA †
HQ 2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Near Ehra skillfully led his antitank platoon to capture and destroy a reconnaissance element of a German armored task force. He was killed in action on 16 April 1945. Robert is buried in the Netherlands. Plot E, Row 1, Grave 9.
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Tec Sergeant Joseph P. Clarke.
Cannon Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Kassieck, when a motor column was ambushed, Joseph led a patrol which neutralized 2 machine guns and routed the enemy.
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1st Lieutenant Walter A. Fletcher. † KIA †
Company F. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Approaching Estedt Walter rescued 2 wounded men despite enemy fire. Then he led an assault which annihilated the enemy but was himself killed. Walter died on 15 April 1945. He is buried in the Netherlands. Plot F, Row 18, Grave 5.
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1st Lieutenant Fred A. Hicks.
2nd Battalion. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Fred led an assault on a German armored task force near Ehra. He rallied his men in the face of heavy artillery fire to successfully rout the enemy,
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1st Lieutenant Jerome H. Jacobs.
Company G. 407th Infantry Regiment.
Near Ehra John led his company against a hostile armored force in the face of heavy fire and was successful in routing the enemy and liberating elements of the 84th Division which had previously been captured.
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Private First Class Herbert F. Jones.
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Estedt Herbert carried a radio over several hundred yards of shell-swept terrain. Enabling the placement of accurate artillery fire.
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1st Lieutenant Laurence J. Kaiser. † KIA †
Company G. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Estedt he ran across 200 yards of open shell-swept terrain to a vantage point and remained in his precarious position, directing fire, until mortally wounded. Laurence is buried in the U.S.A.
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Tec Sergeant Paul J. Padgett.
HQ Company. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Breitenfeld Paul refused to surrender although ambushed by superior forces. By skillful leadership and a furious assault he routed the entire hostile group.
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Staff Sergeant Charley H. Pettitt. † KIA †
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Approaching Gardelegen Charley assumed command of an isolated group, led it to outflank the enemy's position and was then killed by small-arms fire on April 15, 1945. Charley is buried in the U.S.A.
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Private First Class Charles M. Phinney.
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Approaching Gardelegen Charles alone assaulted and eliminated a machine gun position. Then he proceeded, in the face of heavy enemy fire, to the supporting tanks.
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Tec 5 Eusebio Salas.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
In the last battle Eusebio accompanied the assault wave, moving freely over the battlefield to administer first aid and evacuate casualties.
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Private First Class Joseph L. Schreck. † KIA †
Company A. 405th Infantry Regiment.
In the last battle Joseph picked up German hand grenades that were hurled into friendly positions, threw them back thus saving his comrades lives. He was fatally wounded negotiating a surrender. Joseph died on 20 April 1945. He is buried in the Netherlands, Plot M, Row 7, Grave 11.
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Private First Class Quentin E. Shaffer.
Medical Detachment. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Near Estedt Quentin remained on the exposed battlefield for 3,5 hours to administer first aid and evacuate casualties. Until he was sure that all had been cared for.
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Private First Class Daniel A. Vacca.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
In the last battle, despite of his painful wounds, Daniel remained to direct effective fire thus neutralizing German positions and insuring the success of his unit.
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Tec Sergeant Albert T. Zajicek.
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Approaching Gardelegen Albert rose to his feet in order to better direct his platoon's fire. He successfully eliminated a machine gun and thereby enabled his unit to advance.
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2nd Lieutenant Tedd A. Zavilla. † KIA †
Company E. 405th Infantry Regiment.
Approaching Gardelegen Tedd boldly led an assault, neutralizing 3 gun positions after an exchange of fire at point-blank range. He was killed on 15 April 1945. Tedd is buried in the U.S.A.

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* WAITING FOR THE RUSSIANS *
* * * *VE DAY * * *
24 April 1945 - 8 May 1945
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2nd Lieutenant Charles F. Kelly,
Private First Class William C. Smith,
Staff Sergeant Lawrence E. Stumpf,
Private First Class Theodore H. Wulff.
Company C. 405th Infantry Regiment.
As members of a combat patrol they ranged far into enemy territory, neutralized a position after a furious battle and returned with prisoners and vital information.
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1st Lieutenant William G. Toothman.
Company G. 406th Infantry Regiment.
When his patrol was attacked by German armor and infantry Bill organized and fought a delaying action which enabled a number of his men to escape. Although wounded he continued fighting until he was captured.

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This is the entire list. I really hope I did not forget a name.
All data are taken from the book written by major Allan H. Mick
"With the 102nd Infantry Division through Germany".

Photos from the graves of the fallen heroes buried overseas can be seen on :
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ozarks102id/ (Photo section).
Also available on this site some databases (still under construction).

Many thanks to all the brave men who served the 102nd Infantry Division.
We remember you !!

Reference : With the 102nd Infantry Division through Germany by Major Allan H.Mick
Photos : Huub Janssen
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