(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Major (Infantry) Daniel S. T. Hinman, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action at Salerno, Italy, on 21 September 1943. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Major Hinman reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Sponsored by:
Daniel
S. T.
Hinman
Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Batallion:
601st Tank Destroyer BattalionDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 21, 1943
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Batallion:
601st Tank Destroyer BattalionDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
January 25, 1944
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 83 (1944)(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 Major (Infantry) Daniel S. T. Hinman, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 25 January 1944. 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.