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AG 200.6

SUBJECT: Award of Silver Star Medal.

To: First Lieutenant Corwin V. Edwards, O-420935, Field Artillery, Batter “A”, 158th Field Artillery
Battalion.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Silver Star Medal is awarded to
the following officer:

CORWIN V. EDWARDS, O-420935, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, 158th Field Artillery
Battalion, for gallantry in action on 6 October 1943, east of Ponte, Italy. As forward observer,
Lieutenant Edwards was advancing with an infantry company when a German 88-mm gun opened
fire on the column from a high hill, killing one man and wounding six others. The column scattered
and took cover. Lieutenant Edwards, with utter disregard for his safety and while under continual
fire from the enemy gun, worked his way across open ground to a bare knoll from where he
effectively directed artillery fire on the enemy gun, forcing it to withdraw from its position. He
continued to remain in his exposed position approximately six hours, searching the terrain for more
targets, directing fire on enemy trucks and tanks. The courage and devotion to duty shown by
Lieutenant Edwards in his action were an inspiration to the officers and men and are in accordance
with the high traditions of the Armed Forces. Entered military service from Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.

TROY H. MIDDLETON
Major General, US Army
Commanding
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24 March 1944
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 48

Awards of Distinguished-Service Cross..................................................I

Award of Oak Leaf Cluster to Silver Star................................................II
Awards of Silver Star...............................................................................III
Award of Soldier's Medal........................................................................IV
Award of Bronze Star..............................................................................V

Section II

AWARD OF OAK LEAF CLUSTER TO SILVER STAR.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Silver Star is
awarded to the following named officer:

HILSTON T. KILCOLLINS (01165887), First Lieutenant, Field Artillery, United States Army. For gallantry in
action on 25 September 1943, near Castelnuovo, Italy. First Lieutenant KILCOLLINS accompanied an infantry
company as a forward artillery observer. The unit was advancing over a bare knoll when an intense
concentration of hostile machine gun and mortar fire from a wooded hill halted the company and inflicted
several casualties. First Lieutenant KILCOLLINS crawled to the top of the knoll and exposed himself to the fire
of machine guns in order to observe and adjust artillery fire on the enemy positions. Machine gun bullets struck
near him, spraying him with dirt and rocks; yet he continued to adjust fire on enemy weapons, silencing the two
machine guns and mortars. Through First Lieutenant KILCOLLIN'S heroic and effective actions, the company
was able to advance and capture the hill. Entered military service from Mapleton, Maine.

By command of Lieutenant General CLARK:

/s/ A. M. Gruenther
A. M. GRUENTHER
Major General, G. S.
Chief of Staff.
OFFICIAL:
/s/ M. F. Grant
M. F. GRANT
Colonel, A. G. D.
Adjutant General

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ALBERT E. HUBER
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27 March 1944
GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 59

Award, Posthumous, of Silver Star Medal..............................................I

Award of Silver Star Medal.....................................................................II

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AWARD OF SILVER STAR MEDAL.

WILLIAM M. COLBY 35632877 FA, Private, Headquarters Battery, Field Artillery

Battalion, for gallantry in action on the night of 21-22 February 1944, near
Carroceto, Italy. During the defense of a sector on the Anzio Beachhead by an
infantry battalion, the command post located in a cavern was threatened by
assaulting hostile forces which had broken through the outer defenses and were
attacking the entrance of the cave from two directions. Throughout the encounter,
Private Colby, serving with an artillery liaison party, remained at his radio ten feet
from the mouth of the cave receiving and transmitting conduct of fire messages
calmly and efficiently, although his life was endangered by grenades and small
arms fire. As a last resort in warding off' the German troops, he directed artillery
fire to the very entrance of the cave. Private Colby's efforts contributed to the
frustration of the attack, inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, and typify the
high ideals of the Armed Forces. Home address: Mansfield, Ohio.

By command of Major General EAGLES:

/s/ GEORGE E. MARTIN

Lt Col GSC
Actg Cofs
OFFICIAL:
/s/ HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col A. G. D.
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDERS 29 March 1944

NUMBER 61

Award of Oak Leaf Cluster to Silver Star Medal, Posthumous................................................I

Award of Silver Star Medal, Missing in Action........................................................................II
Award of Silver Star Medal……………………...............................................................................III

I-Award of Oak Leaf Cluster to Silver Star Medal, Posthumous

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Silver Star,
previously awarded, is posthumously awarded to the following individual:

LOUIS J. WRUBEL, 32277876 MD, Private First Class, Medical Detachment, Infantry Regiment, for
gallantry in action on 14 December 1943 near Pozzilli, Italy. Private First Class Wrubel was attached as
aid man to the Second Platoon of Company B. The platoon leader was seriously wounded and was lying
in an area harassed by enemy machine gun and mortar fire. Private First Class Wrubel crawled to his
side, administered first aid, and assisted him back to a place of safety. Later Private First Class Wrubel
went to the aid of three wounded men. While in the process of moving these men to a sheltered place,
Private First Class Wrubel was wounded by an artillery shell but continued to administer first aid until
an enemy mortar shell exploded in his position causing his death. His valor and steadfastness to duty
are an inspiration to his comrades. Enlisted military service from Manville, New Jersey. Next of kin:
Stella Wrubel (Sister), 36 Huff Avenue, Huff, New Jersey.

II-Award of Silver Star Medal, Missing in Action

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Silver Star Medal is awarded to the
following individual:

PETER C. GRAFFAGNINO, O-425300 MC, Captain, Second Battalion, Infantry Regiment, for gallantry
in action during the period 15-23 February 1944 near Carroceto, Italy. Captain Graffagnino was in
charge of the battalion aid station and was the sole medical officer present at the time. The area of the
aid station was under enemy mortar and artillery fire and was subject to enemy bombing attacks.
Captain Graffagnino cared for and evacuated 104 wounded men without the loss of a life. He spent
much time with front line companies giving encouragement and medical attention to the wounded.
When the battalion was ordered to new positions and it was impossible to evacuate several wounded
men, Captain Graffagnino remained with the wounded to care for them. Captain Graffagnino’s courage
and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. Entered military
service from New Orleans, Louisiana. Next of kin: Dr. Peter Graffagnino (Father), 14th Floor, Union
Bldg, New Orleans, Louisiana.

III-Award of Silver Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Silver Star Medal is awarded to the
following individuals:

LEON BROWN JR., 35549471, INF, Private, Company D, Infantry Regiment, for gallantry in action
near Venafro, Italy, on 22 December 1943. Private Brown, gunner for a machine gun squad, was
supporting a rifle company in an attack on a hill which was defended by a strong force of German
troops. During the ensuring action a heavy counter-attack was launched by the enemy and the company
moved from the hill to reorganize. Private Brown, seeing that the company had no fire support, carried
a machine gun one piece at a time to a position where fire could be brought on the enemy. After setting
up the gun, Private Brown carried ammunition to his gun. His position was under small arms, mortar,
and artillery fire but Private Brown remained in position firing to stop the enemy attack. Private
Brown’s courage and devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service. Entered
military service from Angole, Maryland.

DEWEY D. BRYAN, O-1174794, FA, First Lieutenant (Then Second Lieutenant), Field Artillery
Battalion, for gallantry in action near Anzio, Italy, 11 February 1944. Lieutenant Bryan reported to an
infantry battalion as forward observer and was asked to adjust defensive fires to cover the front in
anticipation of a night attack. The only observation available was on the front lines. Lieutenant Bryan
observed and adjusted fire of nine batteries along the front while the area of his observation post was
under almost continuous enemy shell fire. Two enemy attacks were stopped during the night 18-19
February by the defensive fires. Lieutenant Bryan’s courage and devotion to duty are in the best
tradition of the military service. Entered military service from Morton, Minnesota.

WALTER S. CARTER, 20830965, FA, Private First Class, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field Artillery
Battalion, for gallantry in action on the Anzio Beachhead from 23 February to 2 March 1944. Private
First Class Carter, member of an artillery liaison section, was captured on the afternoon of 23 February
while helping carry wounded from a cave in an attempt to evacuate them to the rear. Confined in a
prisoner of war camp in Rome 25 February, he escaped 29 February and, by traveling at night and
hiding during the day, made his way through approximately fifteen miles of German occupied territory
to return to our lines 2 March. He was able to give higher headquarters the identification of enemy
installations including an airport, a field artillery battery, two command posts, two anti-air-craft guns,
extensive dug-in infantry positions, and the movement of a column of tanks. Private First Class Carter’s
courage and attention to duty in securing this information is worthy of the highest praise and reflect
great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces. Entered military service from Kingfisher, Oklahoma.

JOSEPH A. HRICKO, 31313096, INF, Staff Sergeant (Then Corporal), Company “B”, Infantry
Regiment, for gallantry in action on 4 December 1943 near Pozzilli, Italy. Staff Sergeant Hricko’s
platoon was attacking strongly defended enemy positions when an enemy heavy machine gun opened
fire at very close range. Staff Sergeant Hricko, accompanied by two other enlisted men, proceeded to
thye flank of the enmy machine gun and upon reaching a point approximately ten yards from the
emplacement threw hand grenades killing two of the enemy and putting the gun out of action. Riflemen
who were supporting the enemy machine gun immediately withdrew and were pursued by Staff
Sergeant Hricko and his companions. In this action Staff Sergeant Hricko, with the aid of two other
soldiers, captured twelve prisoners and killed or wounded twenty of the enemy. Staff Sergeant Hricko
was wounded by machine gun fire during the engagement but remained with the platoon until the
objective was taken. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Hricko reflect the
finest traditions of the Army of the United States. Entered military service from Torrington,
Connecticut.

GEORGE O. HUBBERT, O-450052, FA, Captain, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field Artillery Battalion,
for gallantry in action near Carroceto, Italy, 17 February 1944. While performing his duties as liaison
officer with the command post of an infantry battalion in a cavern, the enemy broke through the ring of
friendly infantry companies surrounding the command post and attacked it, climaxing in a small arms
and grenade fight at the entrance to the cavern. Captain Hubbert remained at his post within 20 feet of
the mouth of the cavern and directed the fire of his own and reinforcing artillery battalions on the
attacking force, at times placing fire on the mouth of the cavern. His devotion to duty during this period
contributed greatly to the frustration of the enemy attack and resulted in the death of large numbers of
enemy troops. Entered military service from Lubbock, Texas.

SAMUEL MEKO Jr., 35169112, FA, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field Artillery
Battalion, for gallantry in action near Ponte, Italy, on 9 October 1943. Staff Sergeant Meko had
supervised the installation of a forward switching central in a gully about 200 yards from a main road
and 100 yards from a 155mm howitzer battery when the battery was subjected to enemy counter-
battery fire which included the area in which the switchboard was located. Ordering his men to take
cover, Staff Sergeant Meko manned the switchboard during the period until a shell near the road
knocked out the line to the rear board. He worked his way to the road, repaired the break, and returned
to continue the operation of the board. Staff Sergeant Meko’s courageous actions reflect great credit
upon himself and the Armed Forces. Entered military service from Indianapolis, Indiana.

ARTHUR B. MERCHANT, O-1174958, FA, First Lieutenant (Then Second Lieutenant), Battery “B”,
158th Field Artillery Battalion, for gallantry in action near Salerno, Italy, 14-16 September 1943. As
forward observer in the sector of an infantry company which was widely dispersed over a bare, flat
stretch of ground, Lieutenant Merchant maintained an observation post for three days in a lone, tall
tree in the center of the sector, completely exposed to enemy shell fire which fell continuously near his
position during the period. His fire on the enemy attacking forces so disorganized them that the
infantry was able to withstand the assaults without any loss of ground. Lieutenant Merchant’s
perseverance and courage in making possible proper artillery support to the infantry reflect great credit
upon himself and the Armed Forces. Entered military service from Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

WALTER A. SCHOMAKER, 20830830, FA, Staff Sergeant, Battery “C”, 158th Field Artillery Battalion,
for gallantry in action near Carroceto, Italy, on 22 February 1944. Staff Sergeant Schomaker, as enlisted
chief of a forward observer party, occupied a house as an observation post which was under enemy fire
for five days and on the fifth day was completely surrounded by hostile troops. When the officer in
command of the party was killed by a German sniper, Staff Sergeant Schomaker assumed command
and adjusted fire on the nearby enemy forces. At dusk he made his way across the open ground and
established contact with a security patrol and assisted in securing the route over which his battalion
was to move. Staff Sergeant Schomaker’s action contributed greatly to the successful withdrawal of the
beleaguered infantry battalion that night. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon the
Armed Forces. Entered military service from Perry, Oklahoma.

BY COMMAND OF Major General Eagles:

OFFICIAL: GEORGE E. MARTIN

Lt Col, GSC
Actg CofS

HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDERS
NUMBER 124

AWARD OF LEGION OF MERIT

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By direction of the President, under the provisions of Army Regulations

600-45, as amended, the Legion of Merit was awarded by the Theater
Commander to the following named personnel for exceptionally meritorious
conduct in the performance of outstanding services:

ALBERT E. HUBER, 0273895, Major, Fie1d Artillery, Headquarters 158th

Field Artillery Battalion, for services in Sicily and Italy from 10 July 1943 to
9 January 1944. Entered Service from Mesa, Arizona.

BY COMMAND 0F LIEUTENANT GENERAL McNARNEY:

GEORGE D. PENCE
Brigadier General, G3C,
Chief of Staff

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GENERAL ORDERS 23 February 1945

NUMBER 59

Award of the Bronze Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal is awarded to
each of the following officers and enlisted men:

JOHN W. ALLEN, 31283894, Infantry, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, Second Battalion,
157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 31 December 1944 in
Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from Ashland, Maine.

ROLAND W. BALLINGER, O-1177275, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Battery “C”, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 11 September 1943 to 15 February 1944 in
Italy. Entered the military service from Chicago, Illinois.

ROBERT BOWLING Jr., 35113311, Medical Department, Technician Fifth Grade (then Private First
Class), Medical Department, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July
1943 to 6 May 1944 in Sicily and Italy. Entered the military service from Henderson, Kentucky.

WILLIAM R. CAIRD, 31062762, Infantry, Corporal, Headquarters Company, Second Battalion, 157th
Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 31 December 1944 in Sicily,
Italy and France. Entered the military service from New London, Connecticut.

WILLIAM H. CHAPLIN, 36303651, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 160th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 September 1943 to 30 November 1944 in
Italy and France. Entered the military service from Mattoon, Illinois.

CHARLES K. FETZER Jr., O-1165849, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 1 October 1943 to 29 October 1944 in Italy
and France. Entered the military service from Morristown, New Jersey.

JOE D. GALLEGOS, 38006375, Infantry, Private First Class (then Private), Company “F”, 157th
Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 24 December 1944 in Sicily,
Italy and France. Entered the military service from Arboles, Colorado.

HAROLD K. GODDARD, 31062556, Infantry, Staff Sergeant (then Private), Headquarters Company,
Second Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 1
December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from Webster, Massachusetts.

FREDERICK L. McCRACKEN, 31002014, Infantry, Technician Fifth Grade, Company “F”,, 157th
Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 24 December 1944 in Sicily,
Italy and France. Entered the military service from Attleboro, Massachusetts.

JACOB R. SEID, 32175319, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Headquarters Battery, 160th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 1 December 1944 in Sicily,
Italy and France. Entered the military service from New York, New York.

IGNATTUS J. TURNES, 12057242, Medical Department, Technician Fourth Grade, Medical

Department, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 1
November 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from New York, New York.

LEE W. TURNEY, 34257430, Medical Department, Private First Class, Medical Department, 157th
Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 6 May 1944 in Sicily and
Italy. Entered the military service from Burlington, North Carolina.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GSC
Chief of Staff

HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDERS 26 February 1945

NUMBER 63

Award of the Bronze Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal is awarded to
each of the following officers and enlisted men:

STANLEY A. ALDRICH, 37546239, Infantry, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, Second
Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 1 September 1943 to 31
December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from Roseau, Minnesota.

JOSEPH D. ANDERSON, O-308349, Field Artillery, Captain, Headquarters, 189th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 22 September 1943 to 24 January 1944 in France.
Entered the military service from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

JAMES F. BANKS, 20827893, Infantry, Technician Fifth Grade, Service Company, 180th Infantry
Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 31 December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and
France. Entered the military service from Wagoner, Oklahoma.

HENRY HERT, O-1175156, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Battery “C”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion,
for meritorious service in combat from 22 February 1944 to 6 February 1945 in Italy and France.
Entered the military service from Mason City, Iowa.

ALOYSIUS F. KAZARNOWICZ, 33313566, Infantry, Technician Fifth Grade, Headquarters Company,

Second Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 31
December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.

JOSEPH F. LACKNER, 37176517, Infantry, Technician Fourth Grade (then Private First Class),
Headquarters Company, Second Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat
from 10 July 1943 to 31 December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from
Duluth, Minnesota.

ALVIE McCOLLISTER, 20838172, Infantry, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, Second
Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 31
December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from LaJunta, Colorado.

RUDOLPH E. MESSE, 33170169, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant (then Technician Fourth Grade),
Headquarters Battery, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July
1943 to 1 December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.

FRANCIS J. NAWARA, 37176283, Infantry, Corporal, Headquarters Company, Second Battalion, 157th
Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 31 December 1944 in Sicily,
Italy and France. Entered the military service from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
CALVIN I. PEARSON, 35168947, Field Artillery, Corporal, Battery “B”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion,
for meritorious service in combat from 15 September 1943 to 1 January 1945 in Italy and France.
Entered the military service from Jonesboro, Indiana.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GSC
Chief of Staff

HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDERS 17 March 1945

NUMBER 87

Award of the First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal............................................I
Award of the Bronze Star Medal, Missing in Action…………………………………..................................II
Award of the Bronze Star Medal........................................................................................................III

Section I

Award of the First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal. is
awarded to each of the following enlisted men:

JOHN EVIN Jr., 35765350, Infantry, Staff Sergeant (then Sergeant), Company “A”, XXX Infantry Regiment. Entered the
military service from Lakewood, Ohio.

GAETANO C. JAVARONE, 32853673, Infantry, Technical Sergeant (then Staff Sergeant), Company “A”, XXX Infantry
Regiment. Entered the military service from Gloversville, New York.

For heroic achievement in action on 27 December 1944 near Schonau, Germany. After their company had occupied new
positions Sergeant Javarone and Sergeant Evin discovered that their company commander was missing. He had last been
seen directing the withdrawal from an exposed knoll. In spite of the heavy fire falling in the area, Sergeant Javarone and
Sergeant Evin made their way to the former position, found the officer lying wounded and unable to walk, and prepared to
carry him back to the company. As the return trip began, enemy machine gunners and snipers tried to intercept the rescue
party, but Sergeant Javarone and Sergeant Evin succeeded in bringing the officer through the enemy fire to safety. The
courage and determination of these two men reflect credit upon themselves and their organization.

Section II

Award of the Bronze Star Medal, Missing in Action.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal. is awarded the following enlisted man,
missing in action:

PHYNIX R. DAVIS, 14073749, Infantry, Technical Sergeant (the Staff Sergeant), Company “H”, XXX Infantry Regiment, for
heroic achievement in action on 18 December 1944 near Bundenthal, Germany. Sergeant Davis’s section of machine guns
was advancing with a rifle company on an enemy held town when the enemy suddenly cut the column in half with a heavy
volume of machine gun fire. To avoid disorganization, Sergeant Davis immediately moved his machine gun section into
position and set it up to cover the rifle company’s route. In the ensuing fire fight, the forward elements were isolated by the
intense enemy mortar and machine gun fire, but in spite of the enemy fire Sergeant Davis remained in position, and his
effective direction of the fire of his own guns proved invaluable in the subsequent rescue of the encircled troops. Sergeant
Davis’s courageous leadership reflects credit upon himself and his organization. Entered the military service from
Darlington, South Carolina. Next of kin: Mr. Wheller Davis (Father), R#1, Darlington, South Carolina.

Section III

Award of the Bronze Star Medal.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal. is awarded to the following officer and
to each of the following enlisted man:

WILLIAM R. BUTTRUM, 35486483, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Battery “C”, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for
heroic achievement in action on 15-16 January 1945 near Reipertswiller, France. Private Buttrum, a member of a forward
observer party, learned of a strong enemy attack on an adjacent infantry company. On his own initiative, Private Buttrum
worked his way up a steep hill through heavy small arms fire to aid in repulsing the attack. Taking a position on the enemy’s
flank, Private Buttrum and another artilleryman opened fire and harassed and confused the attacking force so effectively that
the rifle company was able to halt the enemy thrust. After the fighting had stabilized, Private Buttrum returned to his party,
but twice more in the hours that followed he moved to the aid of the hard pressed rifle company, giving support which was
valuable in repelling the enemy attacks. On the third of these occasions, Private Buttrum was wounded as he made his way
across exposed terrain under enemy artillery fire. His courage and initiative reflect credit upon himself and his organization.
Entered the military service from Evansville, Indiana.

VINCENT J. CASTIGLIONE, 16143457, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade (then Private First Class), Battery “C”, 158th
Field Artillery Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 15-16 January 1945 near Reipertswiller, France. Technician
Castiglione, a member of a forward observer party, learned of a strong enemy attack on an adjacent infantry company. On his
own initiative, Technician Castiglione worked his way up a steep hill through heavy small arms fire to aid in repulsing the
attack. Taking a position on the enemy’s flank, Technician Castiglione and another artilleryman opened fire and harassed
and confused the attacking force so effectively that the rifle company was able to halt the enemy thrust. After the fighting had
stabilized, Technician Castiglione through the enemy fire to his observer party. In the hours that followed, he moved twice
more to the aid of the hard pressed rifle company. Though forced to undergo intense mortar and artillery concentrations,
Technician Castiglione provided support which was valuable in repelling the enemy attacks. His courage and initiative reflect
credit upon himself and his organization. Entered the military service from Chicago, Illinois.

JOSEPH M. CRUTCHFIELD, O-348535, Quartermaster Corps, Captain, 45th Quartermaster Company, for meritorious
service in direct support of combat operations from 1 July 1944 to 15 September 1944 in Italy and France. Entered the
military service from Claremore, Oklahoma.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff

HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDERS 3 April 1945

NUMBER 103

Award of the Bronze Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal is awarded to
each of the following officers and enlisted men:

DAVID N. BREEDING, O-358862, Field Artillery, Captain, Headquarters, 158th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 15 July 1943 to 9 January 1944, in Sicily and Italy.
Entered the military service from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

WALLACE E. BROWNING Jr., 31446201, Infantry, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, Third
Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 15 August 1944 to 1 January
1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Hope Valley, Rhode Island.

WARREN C. BURK, 38018151, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Company “B”, 645th Tank Destroyer Battalion,
for meritorious service in combat from 28 May 1944 to February 1945 in Italy and France. Entered the
military service from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

CLYDE E. GORDON, 36118046, Field Artillery, Corporal, Service Battery, 160th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 31
December 1944 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Detroit,
Michigan.

WILLIAM C. GRAMMER, 18169493, Infantry, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, Third
Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 15 August 1944 to 1 January
1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Batesville, Arkansas.

HARLEY D. HEWITT, 38005948, Infantry, Technical Sergeant, Company “E”, 157th Infantry Regiment,
for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 31 December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France.
Entered the military service from Paoroni, Colorado

ROBERT F. HIGGINS, 11063266, Infantry, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Company, Third Battalion,
157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 15 August 1944 to 1 January 1945 in
France and Germany. Entered the military service from Providence, Rhode Island.

DONOVAN C. JURGENS, 20838697, Infantry, First Sergeant, Cannon Company, 157th Infantry
Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 1 April 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France
and Germany. Entered the military service from Fort Collins, Colorado.

CURTIS D. NASH, W-2108275, Army of the United States, Warrant Officer Junior Grade, Service
Battery, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations
from 10 July 1943 to 31 December 1944 in Sicily, Italy, France. Entered the military service from Tulsa,
Oklahoma.

CHARLES C. PERVIER, O-360084, Quartermaster Corps, Captain (then First Lieutenant), 45th
Quartermaster Company, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July
1943 near Scoglitti, Sicily. Entered the military service from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

JAMES H. ROSA, 31041176, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Company “B”, 645th Tank Destroyer
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 9 September 1943 to 4
February 1945 in Italy and France. Entered the military service from Waterbury, Connecticut.

HOWARD L. SHINEBURGER, O-199136, Infantry, Major, Headquarters Second Battalion, 180th

Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 7 February to 28 March 1944 on the Anzio
Beachead, Italy. Entered the military service from McAlester, Oklahoma.

HORACE L. STURTZ, 37665565, Infantry, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, Third Battalion,
157th Infantry Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 15 August 1944 to 1 January 1945 in
France and Germany. Entered the military service from Boone, Iowa.

FREDERICK E. WATKINS, 38017911, Field Artillery, Technical Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 189th
Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 1 January
1943 to 3 February 1945 in the United States, Sicily, Italy, France. Entered the military service from
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

ROBERT F. WATSON, 34170714, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Service Battery, 160th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 16 August 1944 to 31 January 1945 in France and
Germany. Entered the military service from Sanford, North Carolina.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff

HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:
3 - TAG
5 -Etousa
1 - 7th Army
1 - Central MRU
1 - MRU 37
25 - ea Regt Con
15 - ea Bn con
1 - ea Ind con
- Staff
- File
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GENERAL ORDERS 13 May 1945

NUMBER 148

Award of the Bronze Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal is awarded to
each of the following officers and enlisted men:

KENNETH V. BELL, 32201295, Infantry, Private First Class, Headquarters Company, 157th Infantry
Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 1 November 1944 in Sicily, Italy and
France. Entered the military service from Oxford, New Jersey.

RAYMOND F. BOYDSTUN, 20830327, Field Artillery, Corporal, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 25 January 1945 in Sicily,
Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Sulphur, Oklahoma.

LOUIS J. BRANDON, 38016225, Medical Department, Technician Fourth Grade, Company “G”, 120th
Medical Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to
10 April 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.

PAUL DEINES, 20837132, Infantry, Technician Fourth Grade, 45th Infantry Division Band, for
meritorious service in combat from 11 September 1943 to 9 January 1944 in Italy. Entered the military
service from Denver, Colorado.

WILLARD H. EBELING, 38005756, Infantry, Technician Fifth Grade, 45th Infantry Division Band, for
meritorious service in combat from 11 September 1943 to 9 January 1945 in Italy. Entered the military
service from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

ROBERT GAMEZ, 39243309, Medical Department, Private First Class, Company “C”, 120th Medical
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 10 April
1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Santa Ana, California.

CHET R. GRIFFITH, 20837121, Infantry, Technical Sergeant (then Technician Fourth Grade), 45th
Infantry Division Band, for meritorious service in combat from 11 September 1943 to 9 January 1944 in
Italy. Entered the military service from Fort Collins, Colorado.

GLENDENE D. HARDIN, 20837889, Infantry, Private, Company “D”, 157th Infantry Regiment, for
meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 25 March 1945 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered
the military service from Montroso, Colorado.

JESSE E. HOLLAND, O-483478, Medical Corps, Captain, Clearing Company, 120th Medical Battalion,
for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 15 August to 31 December 1944 in
France. Entered the military service from Belle Harbor, Long Island, New York.

KENNETH E. JONES, 20825367, Infantry, Technician Fourth Grade, 45th Infantry Division Band, for
meritorious service in combat from 9 September 1943 to 5 January 1944 in Italy. Entered the military
service from Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
STUART B. MARKS, O-421224, Medical Corps, Captain, Clearing Company, 120th Medical Battalion,
for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 15 August 1944 to 31 March 1945 in
France and Germany. Entered the military service from Syracuse, New York.

MASON E. MILLER, 20837136, Infantry, Technician Fourth Grade, 45th Infantry Division Band, for
meritorious service in combat from 11 September 1943 to 9 January 1944 in Italy. Entered the military
service from Fort Collins, Colorado.

WILLIAM U. MILLER, 20830871, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade (then Corporal), Battery
“C”, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 1 October 1944 to 15
February 1945 in France. Entered the military service from Jay, Oklahoma.

OLIVER PICCIONI, 33121683, Field Artillery, Private First Class (then Private), Battery “C”, 158th
Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 2 November 1944 to 15 February 1945
in France. Entered the military service from Washington, D.C.

ELI RUDERMAN, 32395622, Medical Department, Technician Fifth Grade, Clearing Company, 120th
Medical Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 11 September
1943 to 31 March 1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Brooklyn, New
York.

CHARLES K. SCHINDLER, 36651359, Infantry, Private First Class, Company “I”, 180th Infantry
Regiment, for meritorious service in combat from 28 February 1944 to 2 February 1945 in Italy, France
and Germany. Entered the military service from Chicago, Illinois.

ROSCOE H. SMITH, 20830401, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Service Battery, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 1 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy,
France and Germany. Entered the military service from Geary, Oklahoma.

THOMAS J. SPRUILL, O-2014842, Infantry (Armored Force), Second Lieutenant (then Staff Sergeant),
Company “B”, 191st Tank Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 15 August 1944 to 19
February 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Battle Creek, Michigan.

CHARLIE G. WEAVER, O-406446, Infantry, Captain, Service Company, 180th Infantry Regiment, for
meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 17 March 1945 in Sicily,
Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Atoka, Oklahoma.

LOUIS E. WELDON, 38016339, Medical Department, Sergeant, Company “C”, 120th Medical
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 30 November 1944 to 8
March 1945, and 18 March to 1 April 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:
3 - TAG
5 -Etousa
1 - 7th Army
1 - Central MRU
1 - MRU 37
25 - ea Regt Con
15 - ea Bn con
1 - ea Ind con
- Staff
- File
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GENERAL ORDERS 17 May 1945

NUMBER 156

Award of the Bronze Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal is awarded to
each of the following officers and enlisted men:

PAUL H. ALLEN, 38017356, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Service Battery, 158th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 20
January 1945 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from Maud, Oklahoma.

ELMER H. BALL, 33092641, Field Artillery, Private First Class (then Private), Service Battery, 158th
Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July
1943 to 15 January 1945 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from Volney, Virginia.

RICHARD G. BARD, W-2117845, Army of the United States, Warrant Officer Junior Grade,
Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of
combat operations from 1 August 1942 to 1 May 1945 in the United States, Sicily, Italy, France and
Germany. Entered the military service from Blackwell, Oklahoma.

WALTER D. BARRETT, 38019084, Field Artillery, Technical Sergeant, Service Battery, 171st Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 1 February 1944
to 8 January 1945 in Italy and France. Entered the military service from Collinsville, Oklahoma.

JOHN BAILEY, 35451203, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade, Headquarters Battery, 160th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 January 1944
to 1 May 1945 in Italy and France. Entered the military service from Wooton, Kentucky.

GEORGE H. BURK, 20832165, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Battery “A”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 15 August 1944 to 31 January 1945 in
France and Germany. Entered the military service from Wewoka, Oklahoma.

JESS L. CHOUTEAU Jr., 38017803, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Service Battery, 171st Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 1 February 1944 to 1
January 1945 in Italy and France. Entered the military service from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

FREDERICK E. DIETERLE, O-354307, Field Artillery, Major, Headquarters, 283rd Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 18 August 1944 to 8 March 1945 in France, Belgium,
Holland and Germany. Entered the military service from Manati, Puerto Rico.

EDWARD FOSTER, O387520, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Battery “C”, 189th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 1 February 1944 to 15 April 1945 in Italy, France and
Germany. Entered the military service from Garwin, Iowa.

WILLIS E. GARD, O-2055855, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 1 January 1944 to 31 January 1945 in Italy
and France. Entered the military service from Tonkawa, Oklahoma.
FLOYD N. HARDESTY, 38017727, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant (then Sergeant), Service Battery,
160th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 15
August 1944 to 8 May 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Tulsa,
Oklahoma.

WILLIAM E. HAWKINS Jr., 34114459, Field Artillery, Technical Sergeant (then Staff Sergeant),
Headquarters Battery, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 1 May
1944 to 25 January 1945 in Italy and France. Entered the military service from Raleigh, North Carolina.

WILLIAM R. HUMMER, 33827760, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant (then Technician Fourth Grade),
Headquarters Battery, 283rd Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 15 August
1944 to 19 March 1945 in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Entered the military service from
Norristown, Pennsylvania.

FOSTER F. MAGNESS, 34083452, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade (then Technician Fifth
Grade), Headquarters Battery, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from
10 July 1943 to 1 December 1944 in Sicily, Italy and France. Entered the military service from
Watkinsville, Georgia.

ALBERT MANDULEY, 35102982, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 283rd Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 13 August to 9 November 1944 in France,
Belgium, Holland and Germany. Entered the military service from Louisville, Kentucky.

BILL C. McCALL, W-2117846, Army of the United States, Warrant Officer Junior Grade, Service
Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations
from 1 March 1944 to 8 May 1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from El
Reno, Oklahoma.

JOHN P. MULLARKEY Jr., 32952681, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Battery “C”, 171st Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 7 December 1944 to 8 May 1945 in France
and Germany. Entered the military service from Wilmington, Delaware.

PERRY S. OPPERT, O-1173407, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Battery “C”, 189th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 1 March 1944 to 28 February 1945 in Italy and
France. Entered the military service from San Antonio, Texas.

ANDREW J. POLLACK, O-510943, Chaplain’s Corps, Chaplain (Captain), Headquarters, 45th Infantry
Division Artillery, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 8 February 1944
to 8 May 1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Carthagena, Ohio.

OLIVER D. POWER, 35453518, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 1 January 1944
to 1 May 1945 in Italy and France. Entered the military service from Brooksville, Kentucky.

VICTOR H. POWERS Jr., O-376850, Field Artillery, Captain, Service Battery, 189th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 26 June 1944 to 8 May
1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Chickasha, Oklahoma.

THOMAS E. ROSE, 20536303, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Battery “A”, 283rd Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 13 August 1944 to 23
March 1945 in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Entered the military service from Louisville,
Kentucky.
WERNER R. SAAR, O-432772, Chaplain’s Corps, Chaplain (Captain), Headquarters, 45th Infantry
Division Artillery, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 1 April 1944 to 8
May 1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Cattaraugus, New York.

JAMES L. SAMUELSON, 20830828, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 September
1943 to 25 January 1945 in Italy and France. Entered the military service from Perry, Oklahoma.

VAUGHN C. STUCHELL, 33083034, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to
8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy and France and Germany. Entered the military service from Punxutawney,
Pennsylavania.

HAROLD L. WEDLICK Sr., 16151767, Field Artillery, Corporal (then Technician Fifth Grade),
Headquarters Battery, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July
1943 to 25 January 1945 in Sicily, Italy and France and Germany. Entered the military service from
Detroit, Michigan.

MARTIN R. WILLIAMSON, O-367222, Field Artillery, Captain, Battery “C”, 283rd Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 13 August 1944 to 19 March 1945 in France, Belgium,
Holland and Germany. Entered the military service from Sanford, Florida.

WALKER L. ZETTWOCH, 20536402, Field Artillery, First Sergeant, Battery “B”, 283rd Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 13 August 1944 to 1 April 1945 in France, Belgium,
Holland and Germany. Entered the military service from Louisville, Kentucky.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General
DISTRIBUTION:
3 - TAG
5 -Etousa
1 - 7th Army
1 - Central MRU
1 - MRU 37
25 - ea Regt Con
15 - ea Bn con
1 - ea Ind con
- Staff
- File
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GENERAL ORDERS 22 May 1945

NUMBER 169

Award of First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to Bronze Star Medal............................................................I

Award, Posthumous, of Bronze Star Medal,.........................................................................................II
Award of Bronze Star Medal, Missing in Action……………………...........................................................III
Award of Bronze Star Medal……………………..........................................................................................IV

Section I

Award of First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to Bronze Star Medal.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, the first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star
Medal, is awarded to the following officer:

WILLIAM J. O’BRIEN, O-388576, Field Artillery, Captain (then First Lieutenant), Headquarters, 160th Field Artillery
Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 29 August 1944 near St. Romains, France. Captain O’Brien, an artillery
liaison officer with an infantry battalion, was on duty at the battalion command post when the enemy launched a
counterattack supported by automatic weapons and armor. Captain O’Brien immediately worked his way forward under
heavy small arms and machine gun fire, Captain O’Brien courageously held his position, directing such effective artillery
fire that the enemy infantry dispersed with heavy casualties and the tank was forced to withdraw. Captain O’Brien’s
courage and initiative did much to repel the enemy attack and reflect credit upon himself and his organization. Entered
the military service from Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania.

Section II
Award, Posthumous, of Bronze Star Medal.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal, is awarded, posthumously, to each
of the following enlisted men:

ACEY C. GLOVER, 34601384, Corps of Engineers, Technician Fifth Grade, Company “B”, 120th Engineer Combat
Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 15 March 1945 near Frauenberg, France. Technician Glover, assisting in the
construction of a footbridge, was stationed on the upstream side of the footbridge tending a guy rope which held the
bridge in place. Though continuously exposed to enemy artillery, mortar and machine gun fire, Technician Glover
remained at his post, refusing to seek shelter until killed by an artillery shell. His courage and devotion to duty reflect
credit upon himself and this organization. Entered the military service from Shelby, North Carolina. Next of kin: Mrs.
Molda C. Glover (Wife), 106 Elm Street, Shelby, North Carolina.

ARTHUR A. ROSENTHAL, 32899011, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade, Battery “B”, 158th Field Artillery Battalion,
for heroic achievement in action on 4 October 1944 near Oberbronn, France. While serving as a radio operator with a
forward observation party which was giving artillery support to an attacking infantry company, Technician Rosenthal and
his companions were subjected to an intense barrage by enemy tank and 20mm flak guns. Finding himself the only
uninjured member of his party he endeavored to recover the radio and equipment, and in doing so was killed in the
attempt. His courage and devotion to duty reflect credit upon himself and his organization. Entered the military service
from Bronx, New York. Next of kin: Mrs. Minnie Rosenthal (Mother), 833 Freeman Street, Bronx, New York.

Section III
Award of Bronze Star Medal, Missing in Action.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal, is awarded the following enlisted
man, missing in action:

FRED W. SCHOMAKER, 20830829, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Battery “C”, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for heroic
achievement in action on 3 November 1944 near Houssoras, France. When the officer in charge of his forward observer
party was seriously wounded, Sergeant Schomaker took over his duties and successfully directed the artillery fire of his
battalion on enemy tanks and foot troops. Although the target of enemy small arms and tank fire, he directed accurate fire
that enabled the infantry he was supporting to take an objective of great importance. Entered the military service from
Perry, Oklahoma. Next of kin: Mr. Carl Schomaker (Father), South 12th, Perry, Oklahoma.

Section IV
Award of Bronze Star Medal.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal, is awarded to each of the following
officers and enlisted men:

EUGENE H. ADEN, 35040091, Field Artillery, Corporal, Battery “B”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for heroic
achievement in action on 11-12 January 1945 near Althorn, France. While serving as a member of an artillery forward
observer party, Corporal Aden worked tirelessly in servicing and maintaining the wire line to the forward observer party,
often under small arms and artillery fire. On one occasion, following up the advance through dense woods, he found he
lacked one hundred and fifty yards of wire to complete the line. Although under heavy artillery fire, Corporal Aden went
out to search the area for some wire to fill in the gap. He succeeded in finding some abandoned wire which, after skillful
splicing, enabled artillery to deliver the fire needed to repulse the enemy attack. Entered the military service from Toledo,
Ohio.

JOSEPH H. HOLLIDAY, 11091909, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade, Battery “C”, 171st Field Artillery Battalion, for
heroic achievement in action on 18 March 1945 near Alschbach, Germany. Technician Holliday, a member of a forward
observation party supporting a rifle company, was dug in on a hill facing the first line of the Siegfried defenses. Direct fire
from the prepared enemy positions was covering the area occupied by our troops so effectively that they were unable to
advance. Observing the situation from his vantage point, Technician Holliday immediately began to work his way toward
the forward elements in order to determine more exactly the sources of the enemy fire. He moved through the heavy fire to
an outpost position and set up his radio. There, Technician Holliday directed artillery concentrations on the enemy
positions, making such accurate adjustments that the enemy fire was neutralized and the company was able to advance.
His courage and initiative reflect credit upon himself and his organization. Entered the military service from Johnson City,
Tennessee.

WILLIAM C. LeFURGEY, 20830907, Field Artillery, Sergeant (then Corporal), Battery “C”, 158th Field Artillery Battalion,
for heroic achievement in action on 3-4 December 1944, near Niederbronn, France. Sergeant LeFurgey displayed courage
and leadership when, despite heavy enemy counter battery fire falling in the immediate battery position, he left a position
of comparative safety, led his men to their gun and directed defensive fires throughout the night which gave vital support
to our infantry. Entered the military service from Perry, Oklahoma.

PHILLIP G. MILLER, 12130340, Armored, Sergeant, Company “B”, 191st Tank Battalion, for heroic achievement in action
on 8 February 1945 near Kohlhutto, France. When a high explosive round jammed in his gun while he was on a fire
mission, Sergeant Miller, the tank commander, left the safety of his tank and under enemy rifle, mortar and bazooka fire
took a rammer staff and ejector and released the jam shell. He then climbed back in his tank and successfully completed
his mission. Entered the military service from Batavia, New York.

ERNEST P. STANTANGELO, O-1822060, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant (then Second Lieutenant), Company “B”, 645th
Tank Destroyer Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 2 June 1944 near Campoleone, Italy. Lieutenant
Santangelo’s platoon of tank destroyers was delivering direct assault fire on various enemy strong points. In order to
accomplish this mission the guns were in an exposed position that drew heavy enemy counter battery fire. During the
course of this action, Lieutenant Santangelo was wounded in the back by shell fragments which lodged in his chest.
Despite intense pain from this serious wound, Lieutenant Santangelo declined immediate evacuation and remained to
direct his platoon during the remainder of its mission. Entered the military service from Chicago, Illinois.

ELWOOD R. SHAW, O-1179612, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Battery “A”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for heroic
achievement in action on 1 September 1944 near Leyettes, France. When infantry and tanks overran his company’s road
blocks near Moximieux, Lieutenant Shaw on his own initiative went over one thousand yards in front of friendly troops to
direct artillery fire on the enemy. He remained there for over six hours and effectively adjusted nine fire missions on the
enemy. During this period he received intense fire but, even though the terrain afforded very little cover, he completed his
mission. Entered the military service from Yellow Springs, Ohio.

J. D. NELSON SIMPSON, 20832429, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Battery “C”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for heroic
achievement in action on 3 December 1944 near Uhrwiller, France. While Sergeant Simpson was serving as forward
observer in support of an infantry company, the riflemen were pinned down by long range enemy machine gun fire,
Sergeant Simpson went forward on reconnaissance in search of the enemy machine gun positions with the purpose of
directing artillery fire upon them. Reaching a point approximately two hundred yards in front of the friendly troops, he
and his party were pinned down by heavy enemy machine gun fire. As it was impossible to move forward, Sergeant
Simpson directed artillery fire by sound and knocked out the enemy machine gun nests, allowing the infantry to continue
their advance. Entered the military service from Ada, Oklahoma.

GEORGE T. SPIELBERGER, 33177963, Field Artillery, Corporal (then Private First Class), Reconnaissance Company,
645th Tank Destroyer Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 8 April 1945 near Ober Lauringen, German. Corporal
Speilberger, a member of an advance guard entering a town, effectively used his vehicle mounted machine gun to cover the
flanks of an armored car column moving into the village. Firing from his exposed position at enemy machine guns and
snipers in the stone houses along the way, Corporal Speilberger helped to prevent the escape of a large enemy force.
Entered the military service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

BILL WINGO, 33092686, Corps of Engineers, Sergeant, Company “A”, 2828th Engineer Combat Battalion, for heroic
achievement in action from 22 to 25 January and 28 January to 5 February 1945 near Lichtenberg, France. Sergeant
Wingo, while serving as an infantryman, visited and assisted his men regularly when prolonged combat and cold weather
had lowered their morale. On two occasions when enemy action severed wire communication to the rear and no wiremen
were present, Sergeant Wingo repaired the breaks himself, under fire. Entered the military service from Tazewell, Virginia.

HARRY YUZUK, 32620357, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade, Battery “A”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for heroic
achievement in action on 29 May 1944 near Vollotri, Italy. While Technician Yuzuk was serving with a forward observer
party attached to an assault rifle company, the attack was halted by heavy mortar and small arms fire. At the same time the
enemy launched a strong counter attack. Technician Yuzuk set up and operated his radio in a small building which was hit
repeatedly by shell fragments and small arms fire, but he remained at his radio until the attack had been repulsed. Entered
the military service from Brooklyn, New York.

1. GEORGE D. GUINN, 38017458, Ordnance, Technical Sergeant (then Staff Sergeant), 700th Ordnance Light
Maintenance Company. Entered the military service from Carney, Oklahoma.

2. MORRIS E. DREW, 11045793, Ordnance, Technician Third Grade (then Technician Fourth Grade), 700th
Ordnance Light Maintenance Company. Entered the military service from Dunstable, Massachusetts.

For meritorious achievement in action on 26 May 1944 on the Anzio Beachhead, Italy. Sergeant Guinn and
Technician Drew were called upon to make repairs on an artillery piece that had been hit by an artillery shell.
Working in the dark and under hazardous conditions, Sergeant Guinn and Technician Drew completed the repairs
and the piece was ready for action the following morning.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL:

KENNETH G. WICKHAM
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff

HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:
3 - TAG
5 -Etousa
1 - 7th Army
1 - Central MRU
1 - MRU 37
25 - ea Regt Con
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GENERAL ORDERS 23 May 1945

NUMBER 171

Award of First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to Bronze Star Medal............................................................I

Award, Posthumous, of Bronze Star Medal,.........................................................................................II
Award of Bronze Star Medal, Missing in Action……………………...........................................................III
Award of Bronze Star Medal……………………..........................................................................................IV

Section I

Award of First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to Bronze Star Medal.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, the first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star
Medal, is awarded to the following officer:

DANIEL V. VAUGHN, O-1823241, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Reconnaissance Company, 645th Tank Destroyer
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 28 March to 15 April 1945 in Germany. Entered the military service from
Salt Lake City, Utah.

Section II
Award, Posthumous, of Bronze Star Medal.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal, is awarded, posthumously, to the
following enlisted man:

CHESTER A. PULASKI, 35112129, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Reconnaissance Company, 645th Tank Destroyer
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 28 March to 15 April 1945 in Germany. Entered the military service from
Akron, Ohio. Next of kin: Mrs. Alice Otterson (Mother). 372 Zeller Avenue, Akron, Ohio.

Section III
Award of Bronze Star Medal, Missing in Action.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal, is awarded the following officer,
missing in action:

FRANCIS E. LIGGETT, O-465104, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Battery “C”, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in combat from 25 February to 11 September 1944 in Italy and France. Entered the military service
from Shelton, Nebraska. Next of kin: Mr. James R. Liggett (Father), Shelton, Nebraska.

Section IV
Award of Bronze Star Medal.

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal, is awarded to each of the following
officers and enlisted men:

RUSSELL J. BAIRD, O-1167730, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in combat from 1 February 1944 to 15 April 1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military
service from Saylesville, Rhode Island.

LOUIS A. BARTAY Jr., 20836467, Field Artillery, Technician Third Grade, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 25 January 1945 in Sicily,
Italy and France. Entered the military service from Fort Worth, Texas.

KENNETH ST. C. BEATTY, 35292435, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade, Reconnaissance Company, 645th Tank
Destroyer Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 16 May 1944 to 16 April 1945 in
Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Elm Grove, Virginia.
ALTON K. CARLSON, 37093246, Field Artillery, Corporal, Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious
service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 9 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from
Willmar, Minnesota.

JOHN S. CHEATHAM, 20543709, Coast Artillery Corps, Sergeant, Battery “B”, 106th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic
Weapons Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 September 1943 to 16 December 1944 in Italy and France.
Entered the military service from Glasgow, Kentucky.

SAMUEL G. FOX Jr., 38020173, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 45th Infantry Division Artillery, for
meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 25 July to 31 October 1944 in Italy and France. Entered
the military service from Okeene, Oklahoma.

LOUIS R. GARD, 20833759, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and
Germany. Entered the military service from Tonkawa, Oklahoma.

JASPER P. GOERKE, 20833873, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade, Reconnaissance Company, 645th Tank Destroyer
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 28 March to 15 April 1945 in Germany. Entered the military service from
Blackwell, Oklahoma.

RADER W. GOLAY Jr., 34054288, Field Artillery, Corporal, Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious
service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from
Hollywood, Florida.

STANLEY GROMEK, 35024738, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade, Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and
Germany. Entered the military service from Cleveland, Ohio.

RALPH E. HARWOOD, 35025040, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade (then Private First Class), Battery “B”, 189th
Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 20 January 1945 in Sicily, Italy and
France. Entered the military service from Cleveland, Ohio.

CLARENCE B. HAYNES, 38018260, Medical Department, Technician Fifth Grade, Medical Detachment, 189th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 10 April 1945 in
Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Coweta, Oklahoma.

GLENN R. HIGHTOWER, 20833629, Field Artillery, Corporal, Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious
service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from
Chickasha, Oklahoma.

EMIL J. HLADIK, 38017316, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade, Service Battery, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and
Germany. Entered the military service from Hennessey, Oklahoma.

JOE HUPKA, 35025121, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service
in combat from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from
Stoubenville, Ohio.

HOMER R. IVERS, 15048401, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military
service from Lewisville, Arkansas.

EDGAR E. JOINER, O-1703012, Field Artillery, Second Lieutenant, Battery “A”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in combat from 1 April to 2 September 1944 in Italy and France. Entered the military service from
Beverly, Massachusetts.

KENNETH T. LEDFORD, 20833751, Field Artillery, Technical Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 31 December 1944 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany.
Entered the military service from Tonkawa, Oklahoma.

LUTHER L. McGILL, 20833783, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and
Germany. Entered the military service from Tonkawa, Oklahoma.
BENJAMIN S. NISPEL, O-1177552, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in combat from 15 March 1944 to 31 March 1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military
service from York, Pennsylvania.

WILLIAM A. OITTO, O-418306, Infantry, Captain, Company “C”, 645th Tank Destroyer Battalion, for meritorious service
in combat from 11 December 1944 to 20 April 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Nemo,
South Dakota.

SANFORD C. PHILLIPS, 35292067, Field Artillery, Corporal, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military
service from Blandville, West Virginia.

KENNETH R. PROSSER, 35402262, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious
service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany.
Entered the military service from Mansfield, Ohio.

JAMES M. REISS, 37077560, Medical Department, Staff Sergeant (then Technician Third Grade), Medical Detachment,
189th Field Artillery Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 15 November 1944 to
15 April 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Saint Louis, Missouri.

ROY M. SAPIENZA, 32898746, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Battery “C”, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in combat from 15 August 1944 to 8 May 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service
from Bronx, New York.

IRWIN SILVERBLATT, 33141192, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade, Headquarters Company, 645th Tank
Destroyer Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 9 September 1943 to 8 May 1945
in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

DARRELL C. SLATE, 38029114, Field Artillery, Technician Third Grade, Headquarters Battery, 45th Infantry Division
Artillery, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 1 April 1945 in Sicily, Italy,
France and Germany. Entered the military service from Gouldbusk, Texas.

SAMUEL S. STAVICH, 35213487, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered
the military service from Weirton, West Virginia.

JOHN O. TROJAHN, 37093336, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade, Headquarters Company, 645th Tank Destroyer
Battalion, for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from October 1943 to 20n April 1945 in Italy,
France and Germany. Entered the military service from Mariotta, Minnesota.

RUFUS E. TURNER, 31095982, Field Artillery, Corporal, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in combat from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military
service from Chester, Massachusetts.

JOHN R. WISE, 13059584, Field Artillery, Private First Class (then Private), Reconnaissance Company, 645th Tank
Destroyer Battalion, for meritorious service in combat from 28 March to 15 April 1945 in Germany. Entered the military
service from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.

MYRLE T. WOOD, 20833793, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, for
meritorious service in direct support of combat operations from 10 July 1943 to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and
Germany. Entered the military service from Tonkawa, Oklahoma.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL:

KENNETH G. WICKHAM
Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDERS 25 May 1945

NUMBER 173

Award of the Silver Star.......................................................................................................I

Award of the Ninth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal..........................................II
Award of the First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal............................................III

Section I

Award of the Silver Star

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Silver Star is awarded to each of the
following enlisted men:

MORENO C. CAIRO, 52213273, Infantry, Corporal, Company A, 179th Infantry Regiment, for gallantry
in action on 13 October 1943 near Faicchio, Italy. A rifle company attacked a town and came under
extremely heavy fire from enemy artillery, mortars and small arms. When a member of his squad was
seriously wounded, Corporal Cairo left his place of cover and carried the wounded man to the aid
station. When a second member of his squad was wounded, Corporal Cairo again braved the heavy fire
to evacuate the soldier to safety. While returning to his squad from his last trip, Corporal Cairo received
severe wounds from a shell burst. His courage and devotion to his comrades reflect credit upon
himself and his organization. Entered the military from Inwood, New York.

DONALD L. DUSCHER, 33737561, Infantry, Private First Class, Company M, 157th Infantry Regiment,
for gallantry in action on 30 and 31 October 1944, near Jeanmenil, France. Throughout a period of
heavy fighting Private Duscher displayed a courage and initiative which aided materially in the success
of his company’s operations. On one occasion, when both his platoon sergeant and section leader were
wounded, Private Duscher braved enemy machine gun and sniper fire to give aid to the wounded men.
He then quickly reorganized his machine gun section so as to give the advancing column flank and rear
protection. Observing movement in the brush, Private Duscher immediately opened fire with his M-1
rifle, killing one enemy soldier and forcing two others to surrender. That night, despite frequent mortar
and artillery concentrations falling in the area and raids by enemy patrols, he maintained complete
control of his section, giving the rifle company effective support. The following day, after the unit to
which he was attached had attained its objective, the enemy launched a strong counter-attack. In spite
of heavy machine gun and small arms fire directed at the position, Private Duscher accurately adjusted
the fire of his machine gun squad, moved through the heavy fire to procure more ammunition and
replace a weapon, and at one point manned the machine gun himself, delivering effective fire which
enabled the riflemen to occupy more favorable positions and reorganize. Entered the military service
from Washington, D.C.

JOSEPH A. WATT, 34544336, Infantry, Staff Sergeant (the Private First Class), Company A, 179th
Infantry Regiment, for gallantry in action on 4 November 1944 near Thiaville, France. Attacking toward
a town across an open field, Sergeant Watt’s platoon was hit by the crossfire of enemy machine guns. In
his determination to reach the objective quickly, Sergeant Watt rallied his squad and in spite of the
heavy fire led his men to the edge of the town where they occupied a house. Enemy tank and machine
gun fire was immediately directed at the building and the squad was separated from the remainder of
the company, but Sergeant Watt, after capturing three enemy snipers, directed the fire of his men so
effectively that the squad resisted repeated attempts by the enemy to take the house. That night
Sergeant Watt led a small patrol to reconnoiter a route of withdrawal. Moving quickly and silently in
the darkness, he surprised an enemy machine gun position covering the route, took the crew prisoner
and then led his squad and the captives back to the company. Information obtained as a result of
Sergeant Watt’s courageous and aggressive leadership aided materially in the successful attack by his
company the following day. Entered the military service from Miami, Florida.

Section II

Award of the Ninth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, the ninth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to
the Air Medal is awarded to the following officer:

NOBERT M. COLLINS, O-1166461, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters, 158th Field Artillery
Battalion, for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy from 2
January to 21 March 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Chicago, Illinois.

Section III

Award of the First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, the First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to
the Air Medal is awarded to the following officer:

HERBERT J. MC CORKLE, O-1185289, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion, for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy
from 15 March to 22 April 1945 in Germany. Entered the military service from Pipestone, Minnesota.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDERS 31 May 1945

NUMBER 192

Award of the First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal............................I
Award, Posthumous, of the Bronze Star Medal................................................................II
Award of the Bronze Star Medal.......................................................................................III

Section I

Award of the First Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Bronze Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, the first Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the
Bronze Star Medal is awarded to each of the following enlisted men:

EARL W. HIGHLEY, 20830815, Field Artillery, Technician Fourth Grade, Battery “A”, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion. Entered the military service from Woodward, Oklahoma.

FRANK C. HOOVER Jr., 33062727, Field Artillery, Private First Class (then Private), Battery “A”, 158th
Field Artillery Battalion. Entered the military service from Baltimore, Maryland.

For heroic achievement in action on 18 March 1945 in the Siegfried Line, Germany. Attacking heavily
defended concrete fortifications of the Siegfried Line, a rifle company was pinned down in a heavy cross
fire from automatic weapons supported by enemy artillery and mortar fire. Under this continuous fire
Technician Highley, Private Hoover and another member of a forward observer party moved to within
one hundred yards of the enemy block house and, even though observed by the enemy, made repairs to
their radio that had been damaged by the enemy fire. Then, with the set repaired, the party relayed fire
orders to the artillery that succeeded in neutralizing the enemy position. When the attacking infantry
flanked the strongpoint, the forward observer party assaulted the blockhouse and captured three
enemy officers and seven enlisted men. Their courage and devotion to duty reflect credit upon
themselves and their organization.

Section II

Award, Posthumous, of the Bronze Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, a Bronze Star Medal is awarded, posthumously, to
the following enlisted man:

ROBERT L. GRIMM, 37655317, Field Artillery, Corporal, Company “B”, 645th Tank Destroyer
Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 1-2 January 1945 near Mouterhouse, France. Corporal
Grimm successfully defended a road block established to allow friendly troops to withdraw from the
area. In the midst of enemy small arms fire he dismounted from his tank destroyer and guided it to an
improved firing position. He was killed while performing this act, but his courage and determination
reflect credit upon himself and his organization. Entered the military service from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Next of kin: Mrs. Blanche L. Grimm (Mother), 1606 3rd Street, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
So much of General Orders 171, Section II, Award, Posthumous, of the Bronze Star Medal, this
headquarters, cs, as pertains to CHESTER A. PULASKI, 35112129, Field Artillery, Private First Class,
Reconnaissance Company, 645th Tank Destroyer Battalion, as reads “Next of kin: Mrs. Alice Otterson
(Mother),” is amended to read “Next of kin: Mrs. Alice Pulaski (Mother).”

Section III

Award of the Bronze Star Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, a Bronze Star Medal is awarded to
each of the following enlisted man:

JOHN W. AUD Jr., 35109035, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Battery “C”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, for
heroic achievement in action on 14 January 1945 near Althorn, France. While serving as enlisted chief
of an artillery forward observation party, Sergeant Aud, received word that another observer from his
unit had been seriously wounded in another sector. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Sergeant
Aud asked for and received permission to go to the wounded observer’s position where he successfully
reformed the disorganized party. Although enemy artillery and mortar concentrations were
exceptionally heavy around the observation post, he continued to adjust accurate fire which was
instrumental in the success of the offensive. Entered the military service from Whitesville, Kentucky.

LOUIS G. BERTUCCINI, 31194518, Field Artillery, Private First Class (then Private), Battery “A”, 158th
Field Artillery Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 18 March 1945 in the Siegfried Line,
Germany. Attacking heavily defended concrete fortifications of the Siegfried Line, a rifle company was
pinned down in a heavy cross fire from automatic weapons supported by enemy artillery and mortar
fire. Under this continuous fire Private Bertuccini and two other members of a forward observer party
moved to within one hundred yards of the enemy block house and, even though observed by the enemy,
made repairs to their radio that had been damaged by the enemy fire. Then, with the set repaired, the
party relayed fire orders to the artillery that succeeded in neutralizing the enemy position. When the
attacking infantry flanked the strongpoint, the forward observer party assaulted the block house and
captured three enemy officers and seven enlisted men. His courage and devotion to duty reflect credit
upon himself and his organization. Entered the military service from New Haven, Connecticut.

ROBERT J. COYLE, 33681140, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Battery “A”, 283rd Field Artillery
Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 17 April 1945 near Fischbach, Germany. Private Coyle’s
artillery battery became engaged in a counter battery duel with a battery of enemy 88mm guns less
than one mile away which inflicted numerous casualties upon his comrades. Private Coyle, though
wounded himself, neglected his own wounds to run to the aid of other wounded men, exposing himself
to the continued enemy barrage landing in the immediate area. He dressed their wounds and carried
each of the soldiers to shelter before he permitted his own injuries to be attended.

BRIAN F. HAYES, 32211769, Medical Department, Private, Medical Detachment, 645th Tank
Destroyer Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 28 March 1945 near Aschaffenberg, Germany.
While waiting in a defiladed position behind a railroad embankment, two platoons of a tank destroyer
company were subjected to a heavy enemy mortar concentration. The first shell wounded two members
of the platoon and several infantrymen. Private Hayes, the company aid man, despite the continued fire
falling in the area, left his covered position and rushed to the aid of the wounded men, providing
immediate medical attention and directing their evacuation. The actions of Private Hayes during this
period were responsible for saving the lives of several wounded men and of alleviating the suffering of
many others. Entered the military service from Rochester, New York.

HARRY D. PERRY, 36162419, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade, Battery “A”, 171st Field Artillery
Battalion, for heroic achievement in action on 28 March 1945 near Bonsheim, Germany. The first
platoon of a rifle company was pinned down by intense enemy machine gun fire. Technician Perry, an
artillery observer, crawled through the enemy fire and set up his radio in an exposed position.
Technician Perry remained in this position under fire and adjusted effective mortar and artillery
concentrations upon the enemy guns, enabling the platoon to move on with the attack. Entered the
military service from Mount Clemons, Michigan.

CLARENCE R. SPICER, 35397864, Corps of Engineers, Private First Class, Company “F”, 36th
Engineer Combat Regiment, for heroic achievement in action on 19 January 1945 near Phillipsbourg,
France. While his company sector was being subjected to an intense artillery barrage a member of his
platoon received a serious wound. Private Spicer ran to the wounded man in spite of the shells bursting
nearby and then helped evacuate the wounded soldier to the company command post, the route to
which was covered by artillery fire. He then returned to the platoon position to assist in further
evacuation of the wounded. Entered the military service from Steubenville, Ohio.

EDWARD F. BARAN, 31062739, Infantry, Technical Sergeant (then Technician Fifth Grade), 45th
Infantry Division Band. Entered the military service from Broad Brook, Connecticut.

EDWIN C. GILLOGLY, 38015547, Infantry, Technician Fourth Grade, 45th Infantry Division Band.
Entered the military service from Ponca City, Oklahoma.

For heroic achievement in action on 9 November 1943 near Pozzilli, Italy. Sergeant Baran and
Technician Gillogly, members of a litter squad evacuating dead from the front lines, walked into an
unmarked mine field in which three were injured by an exploding mine. Sergeant Baran and Technician
Gillogly immediately rendered first aid to the seriously wounded men and then carried them to an aid
station. The speed of their work saved the lives of the two seriously wounded men.

ETHRIDGE G. EVANS, 20832187, Field Artillery, Private First Class, Battery “A”, 160th Field Artillery
Battalion. Entered the military service from Seminole, Oklahoma.

IRVING J. KLINE, 20317398, Field Artillery, Private, Battery “A”, 160th Field Artillery Battalion.
Entered the military service from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

For heroic achievement in action on 1 September 1944 near Leyettes, France. When the enemy broke
through the road blocks around Meximieux, Private Evans and Private Kline accompanied a forward
observer to a position about one thousand yards in front of friendly infantry to direct artillery fire. The
position was devoid of cover and they were subjected to tank fire over a period of six hours, but Private
Evans and Private Kline adjusted nine very effective fire missions on the enemy which enabled the
infantry to secure its positions around the town.

EDWARD M. JUNK, 38017312, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Service Battery, 158th Field Artillery Battalion.
Entered the military service from Shawnee, Oklahoma.

EVERT R. HELWICK, 38017407, Field Artillery, Technician Fifth Grade, Service Battery, 158th Field
Artillery Battalion. Entered the military service from Lola, Oklahoma.

For heroic achievement in action on 1 February 1945 near Wingen, France. When a loaded ammunition
truck was set ablaze by enemy artillery, Sergeant Junk and Technician Helwick climbed aboard the
truck and removed the burning tarpaulin to the ground where it could be extinguished. The timely
action of Sergeant Junk and Technician Helwick resulted in the saving of much badly needed
equipment and prevented loss of life.

So much of General Orders Number 171, Section IV, Award of the Bronze Star Medal, this headquarters,
cs, as reads “RADER W. GLOAY Jr., 34054288, Field Artillery, Corporal, Battery “B”, 189th Field
Artillery Battalion” is amended to read “RADER W. GOLAY Jr., 34054288, Field Artillery, Corporal,
Battery “B”, 189th Field Artillery Battalion.”

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff
HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

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GENERAL ORDERS 31 May 1945

NUMBER 193

Bronze Star Medal-Amendment…………………………………………………………………………….I

Award of the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal.....................................................II
Award of the Air Medal........................................................................................................III

Section I

Bronze Star Medal-Amendment

So much of General Orders Number 183, Section II, Award of the Bronze Star Medal, this headquarters, cs, as pertains to
CHARLES S. STOUGH Jr., O-385610, Infantry, Captain, Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, as reads “from 10 July 1943
to 8 May 1945 in Sicily, Italy, France and Germany” is amended to read “from 18 December 1944 to 8 May 1945 in France
and Germany.”

Section II

Award of the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal is awarded to
each of the following officers and the following enlisted men for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight
against the enemy:

Award of the First and Second Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters to the Air Medal

ROGER L. DAVIS, O-1165841, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, from 5
December 1944 to 24 April 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Award of the Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal

JOSEPH P. DANAS, O-1183841, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, from
3 November 1944 to 14 April 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Chicago, Illinois.

ROBERT DEAN, O-1165845, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion, from 19
August to 28 October 1944 in France. Entered the military service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MORGAN E. WALKER, 20833107, Field Artillery, Staff Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 171st Field Artillery Battalion, from
15 March to 30 April 1945 in Germany. Entered the military service from Chandler, Oklahoma.

Award of the Second and Third Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters to the Air Medal

JAMES R. GRIESE, O-2056088, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters Battery, 171st Field Artillery Battalion, from
28 May to 12 December 1944 and from 16 December 1944 to 10 April 1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the
military service from Coffeyville, Kansas.

Award of the Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal

MAYNARD B. TANNER, O-1691878, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters Battery, 189th Field Artillery Battalion,
from 15 March to 30 April 1945 in Germany. Entered the military service from Hamilton, Kansas.

Award of the Fourth and Fifth Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters to the Air Medal

JAMES C. DePURY, O-1691876, Field Artillery, First Lieutenant, Headquarters, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, from 13
January to 1 May 1945 in France and Germany. Entered the military service from Tampa, Florida.
 Section III

Award of the Air Medal

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, an Air Medal is awarded to the following officers and the
following enlisted man, for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight against the enemy:

WILLIAM L. APPLEGATE, 13077393, Field Artillery, Sergeant, Headquarters Battery, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, from
3 April to 1 May 1945 in Germany. Entered the military service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

RUSSELL D. FUNK, O-267164, Field Artillery, Lieutenant Colonel, Headquarters, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, from 11
September 1943 to 29 April 1945 in Italy, France and Germany. Entered the military service from Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.

FRANK E. HANCOCK, O-1185621, Field Artillery, Second Lieutenant, Headquarters Battery, 160th Field Artillery Battalion,
from 15 March to 17 April 1945 in Germany. Entered the military service from Detroit, Michigan.

BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL FREDERICK:

OFFICIAL: KENNETH G. WICKHAM

Colonel, GS
Chief of Staff

HENRY B. ROACH
Lt Col, AGD
Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:
3 - TAG
5 -Etousa
1 - 7th Army
1 - Central MRU
1 - MRU 37
25 - ea Regt Con
15 - ea Bn con
1 - ea Ind con
- Staff
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