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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    26th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 26th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 7 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Frank J. Spiegelberg (ASN: 0-54373), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 26th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 14, 1951

    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 75 (March 23, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Frank J. Spiegelberg (ASN: 0-54373), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 3d Reconnaissance Company, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 14 February 1951, in the vicinity of Tunjon-ni, Korea, Captain Spiegelberg was investigating the cause of firing in an adjacent area. Just before daylight a strong enemy force over-ran the company out post before the men could be warned, many men still being asleep. Captain Spiegelberg personally awoke many men of his command. He then led the company in an orderly withdrawal to a near-by rice paddy where he calmly and efficiently set up the defense of the company, enabling it to withstand numerous enemy attacks. Captain Spiegelberg constantly moved from man to man speaking words of encouragement and directing the fire so as to obtain maximum effectiveness. During all of this time Captain Spiegelberg was under constant enemy fire, which he disregarded, and so effectively organized his defense that not only was the enemy routed in confusion, but the company was enabled to return to its previous positions. Captain Spiegelberg’s outstanding courage, military skill, and imperturbability reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.