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 Technician Fifth Grade Paul R. Sowa, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 20 February 1945. When a member of the Infantry company to which he was attached as a Medical Aid man was seriously wounded by enemy fire, Corporal Sowa immediately started to the rescue. The injured man lay in a street completely exposed to hostile fire. Undaunted by this danger, Corporal Sowa reached the casualty’s side, administered immediate first aid, and successfully carried him fifty yards to a position of safety. 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.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Technician Fifth GradeRegiment:
145th Infantry RegimentDivision:
37th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 1092 (July 20, 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 Technician Fifth Grade Paul R. Sowa, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Bougainville, Solomon Islands, in 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.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Technician Fifth GradeBatallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
145th Infantry RegimentDivision:
37th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
April 23 & May 4 & 7, 1945
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 6 (1946)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Technician Fifth Grade Paul R. Sowa, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 23 April 1945, and on 4 and 7 May 1945. Technician Fifth Grade Sowa’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 37th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.