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Theodore
Frankel

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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    20th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    6th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Theodore Frankel, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 20th Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations 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:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    20th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    6th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Theodore Frankel, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 20th Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    20th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    6th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 23 & 24, 1944
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 95 (September 18, 1944)

    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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Theodore Frankel, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 20th Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Maffin Bay, Dutch New Guinea, on 23 and 24 June 1944. When the enemy launched a strong counterattack against his section, Lieutenant Frankel braved heavy fire to bring help to three enlisted men and succeeded in evacuating them to a place of safety. On numerous occasions during a two day period, he fearlessly led patrols engaged in the destruction of strong enemy positions concealed in caves. He personally destroyed enemy positions by rocket launcher and flame thrower, and, despite severe burns on his hands, successfully accomplished his mission. Second Lieutenant Frankel’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 6th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.