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Herman
C.
Kirtley
January 4, 1916

–

December 24, 1967

Born:

Rowletts

, 

Kentucky

Home:

Horse Cave

, 

Kentucky

Buried: 

Horse Cave

, 

Kentucky

Cemetery:

Horse Cave Municipal Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    756th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 17, 1944
    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (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) Herman C. Kirtley, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 756th Tank Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at St. Die, France, on 17 October 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    756th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 27, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 120 (March 25, 1945)

    (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 Staff Sergeant Herman C. Kirtley (ASN: 6665759), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 756th Tank Battalion, in action against enemy forces at Brignoles, France, on 27 August 1944. Staff Sergeant Kirtley’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 and the United States Army.