Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
George
F.
Bammert

Home:

, 

New Jersey

Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    Batallion:

    3rd Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2nd Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 16, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Sergeant First Class George F. Bammert (ASN: RA-32920263), United States Army, for heroic achievement while serving with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 16 September 1950, in the vicinity of Changyong, Korea. On that date his company was assaulting enemy positions in the drive toward the Naktong River. Sergeant Bammert, the communications sergeant, voluntarily carried ammunition to the assault platoons while under intense mortar, light artillery, and small arms fire. His courageous actions in resupplying the leading elements contributed greatly to the continued advance of his company. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Bammert reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 5, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 181 (June 17, 1951)

    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 Sergeant First Class George F. Bammert (ASN: RA-32920263), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Company L, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 5 June 1951, near Saemal, Korea. On that date, he and some fellow soldiers were bathing at a river which was swollen from previous rainfall. One of his companions was standing on a rock a few inches below the surface of the wat e when he lost his balance and fell into the rushing water. Flailing his arms and shouting that he could not swim, he was swept downstream and sank below the surface of the water. Without hesitation and with utter disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Bammert plunged into the river and swam to the aid of the drowning man. He brought the man to the surface and swam with him to the nearest shore where he applied artificial respiration. As a result of his heroic and determined actions, he saved the man from drowning. The heroism displayed by Sergeant Bammert reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.