The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Medical Corps) Arthur J. Leonard (ASN: 0-416736), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 3 July 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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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Medical Corps), [then First Lieutenant]Regiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
July 22, 1943
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 35 (July 12, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Medical Corps), [then First Lieutenant] Arthur J. Leonard (ASN: 0-416736), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Bompietro, Sicily, on 22 July 1943. 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.