Citation: The 8th Infantry Division was formed in 1918 during World War I and was sent to France that same year. Corporal (then Private First Class) Forsman's tank was hit and burst into flames. While engaging an anti-tank gun position his vehicle was hit and Sergeant Williams was wounded. Citation: Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 20 (April 22, 1945) Home of Record: Massachusetts, *BUSSERT, CHARLES His actions reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Citation: Citation: Disregarding his wound, he continued the attack, destroying the emplacement. Captain Erdmann led his company in the spearhead of a task force that struck a heavily defended enemy town. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Charles A. Burch (0-535062), Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 53d Armored Engineer Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. Displaying the highest qualities of leadership, he reorganized the platoon, made personal reconnaissance and using all available cover, led the men to safety. When his platoon started withdrawal from a heavily-defended road block, two members were left pinned down by the intense fire. Citation: When aid arrived his chief concern was to direct assistance to a wounded officer. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Sherman M. Dunn (37012988), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, during the period 25 January to 27 January 1945. Sergeant Applegate continued to work, refusing both food and water, until he was finally wounded and evacuated. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Sidney B. Bishop (14131653), Corporal, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 February 1945. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to John D. Stinson (0-1016269), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany from 2 March 1945 to 11 April 1945. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 15 (March 27, 1945) The 8th Infantry Division, ("Pathfinder") was an infantry division of the United States Army during the 20th century.The division served in World War I, World War II, and Operation Desert Storm.Initially activated in January 1918, the unit did not see combat during World War I and returned to the United States. Citation: He went forward through artillery, mortar and small arms fire to direct his men and lend his personal strength in the evacuation of litter cases. Home of Record: Otsego County, New York, *IRWIN, RALPH H. R. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Military Forces of the United States. Although frequently exposed to enemy fire of all types he completely disregarded his own safety and personally directed the actions of all elements of his command until the mission was successfully accomplished. Private Estabrook, without regard for his own safety, remained with a wounded companion, rendering aid and moving him to a place of safety. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Richard E. Franz (42125715), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 February 1945. His actions reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Forces of the United States. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Michael W. Dorr (6253729), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 11 April 1945. While personally directing one operation he was painfully wounded by shrapnel. He entered the enemy-occupied house under a hail of fire and returned with an enemy officer. Lieutenant Campbell, despite losses in his platoon, continued to move forward against the enemy in the face of heavy artillery, small arms and mortar fire. His actions were an inspiration to his men and aided materially in the success of the operation. Climbing to the turret of the tank he administered morphine to three seriously wounded. His gallant action in saving the life of a friend reflects greatest credit upon himself and upon the Armed Forces of the United States. Other Conflicts. When a friendly tank was set fire by a direct hit Private Oelke went to the aid of the crew. His courage and devotion beyond the call of duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Private Bisch and his teammate, on their own initiative, moved behind the enemy lines to a better position and knocked out the pillbox. Home of Record: New York, ARTIS, CLYDE, JR. Home of Record: Illinois, DUNN, SHERMAN M. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 24 (May 3, 1945) Sergeant Avila displayed outstanding leadership as a squad leader. Citation: Through his radio communication he immediately delivered effective fire on enemy positions repulsing several counterattacks. Withdrawing under tank canon fire, he halted to pick up his commanding officer who was covering the rescue with sub-machinegun fire. It is an interlocked ornament, found in Nordic monuments, composed of three torques: red for Artillery; blue for Infantry; and yellow for Cavalry. Home of Record: Connecticut, STREED, JOHN A. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Elmer W. Clark (0-1317372), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company C, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany during the period from 5 March to 10 March 1945. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 28 (May 7, 1945) When all tanks of his platoon had been knocked out, he maneuvered to the rear and flank of the enemy and knocked out two Mark IV tanks, destroying another vehicle and scoring hits on a Tiger Tank, forcing it to withdraw. During the engagement he was called upon to relieve infantry elements pinned down by small arms and machine gun fire. When the tank was knocked out he covered evacuation of the wounded tank commander and the wounded of his squad. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. 2nd Armored Division - WW-2 - European Center of Military History Home of Record: Arkansas, *BRODOWSKI, EDWARD Home of Record: Virginia, COX, ROBERT C. Citation: Leading a tank attack on a heavily fortified enemy position, Captain Kelly personally directed the assault from his tank. Through his actions Private Vernese greatly inspired members of his platoon and his devotion to duty reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. He was forced to cross open terrain in full view of the enemy and under direct fire, to reach the nearest aid station. Later he was serving with another patrol which was ambushed. When two Medical Aid Men were seriously wounded by anti-personnel mines, Corporal Jerackas immediately went to their aid. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Clarence E. Smith (0-393820), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company B, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Holland and Germany from 25 February 1945 to 5 March 1945. While facing severe enemy small arms fire, Private Seltzer advanced to an unprotected position to observe enemy movements. Although wounded on two different occasions, he refused evacuation on both occasions in order to continue with the action. Home of Record: Hartford, Connecticut, PEARSON, FLOYD T. Sergeant Pearson was commander of a tank which was struck by an enemy bazooka fire. The courage, endurance and leadership of Sergeant Dunn was an inspiration to his men and a credit to the high traditions of our Armed Forces. When his company was faced by an enemy counterattack, Private Perrault moved out with his squad leader to contact the enemy. Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to James C. Rankin (0-392340), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Holland on 25 February 1945. 4th Armored Division. Disregarding enemy machine gun fire, he continued his advance, enabling the entire platoon to reach their objective without a casualty. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces and reflect great credit on himself and the service. His actions, carried out without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. His devotion to duty and courage were an inspiration to all and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Despite enemy observation, he moved forward to get a better field of fire. The 10th Armored Division executed a 90 degree turn and rushed 75 miles into the German onslaught. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. While Sergeant Arnott was serving as air observer, his plane encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire. Leaving this place of safety under continuing artillery and mortar fire, he returned to the tank. Later while serving as machine gunner on a one-quarter ton truck, he exposed himself to sniper fire in order to assist in the capture of 870 prisoners with equipment and several artillery pieces. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 24 (May 3, 1945) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Harold F. Bauer (39309734), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop A, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 20 April 1945. He located the two men, both casualties, and evacuated them. Throughout the entire operation Colonel Wallace remained forward with the front line troops to give them courage and direction. He lived long enough to order his men to leave the vehicle and to cover them while they made their way to safety. His courage and heroism were beyond the call of duty, and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. As a result of his initiative and courage an SS Lieutenant was taken prisoner. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 30 (May 9, 1945) When two of his tanks were knocked out by mines and a number of infantrymen injured by the explosions, he went in search of aid. He mounted to the turret under constant sniper fire to administer first aid to wounded members of the crew. Citation: It was concurrently activated in Germany. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 61 (July 4, 1945) Corporal Espinosa directed his prisoners to a ditch. The UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-blade, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter that serves a variety of functions from transporting Soldiers into operational areas, medical evacuation of wounded warriors, transporting cargo loads weighing up to 9,000 … The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Rocco M. Zuccarella (42059001), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. The division served as the first official military guardian of the gold vault at Fort Knox. Home of Record: Kansas, FOX, FRANK R. Later he assisted in evacuation of three wounded from a tank which had been hit by direct artillery fire. Sergeant McFadyen was Platoon Sergeant of a platoon ordered to seize houses of an enemy-held town. Citation: As they approached the last houses in town the entire squad was pinned down by sniper and machine gun fire. During the action three tanks in which he was riding were knocked out. Citation: Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to James J. Osborne (35619027), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 8th Armored Division in Germany from 29 March 1945 to 31 March 1945. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Charles J. McLinden (33593317), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop C, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. He then led an assault on an enemy tank, forcing its withdrawal. He insisted on returning to the tank with the medical aid men, but his injuries were so severe he himself had to be evacuated immediately. His actions reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Sergeant Artis dismounted from his tank under intense enemy fire. The division included: one tank Battalion, the 66th Bn., 41st AIR, 17th Armored Engineer Bn., 82 Reconnaissance Bn., 2 AFA Bns. Private Hubbard immediately moved to the foremost position with a one-quarter ton truck. After training at Tidworth, England, the 8th Armored Division landed in France, 5 January 1945, and assembled in the Bacqueville area of upper Normandy. Citation: The Silver Star is presented to Warren H. Baker (0-552803), Second Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 8th Armored Division in Germany on 28 February 1945. Home of Record: Illinois, MALONE, ROBERT A. Later he volunteered to serve with a scout group for a task force. His leadership and devotion to duty without consideration for his own safety was an inspiration to all and reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. 7th Armored Division in the Battle of the Bulge (Belgium, December 1944 - January 1945) Combat Interviews of the 7th Armored Division: The St. Vith Salient (December 1944). Upon contacting the enemy, the platoon was pinned down. He then took command of the platoon, reorganized it, and secured a new observation post. Captain Hermann's personal bravery and inspiring leadership reflect great credit upon himself and the Military forces of the United States. He left the safety of his tank and under a hail of enemy machine gun and small arms fire, he lifted the wounded man to the bustle of the tank. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Edward H. Look (0-1297061), Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Headquarters, 49th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 5 March 1945. Citation: While his crew remained with the tank, Lieutenant Cox again dismounted and although under constant artillery fire, he guided the rest of the company around the mined area. He administered first aid until relieved by medical aid men. Korean War The 8th Infantry Division, ("Pathfinder") was an infantry division of the United States Army during the 20th century.The division served in World War I, World War II, and Operation Desert Storm.Initially activated in January 1918, the unit did not see combat during World War I and returned to the United States. The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Gus C. Henson, Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 8th Armored Division in Germany on 1 April 1945. Citation: Under conditions of extremely limited observation, Colonel (then Major) Artman personally led a company of his command in the attack on an enemy town, and then to the successful accomplishment of its mission. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 95 (September 7, 1945) His courage and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. His action reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. His extreme bravery under fire reflects great credit on himself and the Military Service. Capturing three prisoners, he returned with the prisoners and the necessary information. Home of Record: Oklahoma, PERREAULT, ALBERT V. Despite this fire, Lieutenant Cox dismounted and directed the movement of his tank so as to bring it into position to fire. The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to James E. Orr (35630831), Private, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January 1945. His actions were entirely voluntary and reflect greatest credit on himself and the Military Forces of the United States. Home of Record: New York, NY, *ZUCK, VICTOR M. He placed himself at all times in hazardous and dangerous position to accomplish his mission. His deed was further complicated by the exploding, stowed ammunition. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 15 (March 27, 1945) Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 78 (July 31, 1945) The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Clyde Artis, Jr. (35654603), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 8th Armored Division in Germany on 11 April 1945. His gallant action held casualties to a minimum and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 3 (February 15, 1945) Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 50 (June 21, 1945) His courage and complete devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 95 (September 7, 1945) Sergeant Rogers, without consideration for his own safety, exposed himself to the enemy fire to effect the rescue. Home of Record: Charleston, West Virginia, THOMAS, DEWEY C. On the following morning he volunteered to serve as driver of the lead vehicle, the original driver having become a casualty. During this period General Colson displayed outstanding leadership and personal courage. Citation: Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders Number 86 (August 10, 1945) Technician Fifth Grade Raymond J. Abraham 37th Tank Battalion 09/19/1944 : Private First Class Ferrell A. Baker 53rd Infantry Battalion 02/21/1945 : Corporal Grover L. Brown 25th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron 09/25/1944 : Technician Fourth Grade William E. Burden 8th Tank Battalion 12/23/1944 : Private Edward H. Clark 37th Tank … The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Kenneth M. 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