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Virgil
Venable
Laughlin
April 24, 1922

–

August 25, 1982

Born:

, 

New Mexico

Home:

Stephensville

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Morgan Hill

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Morgan Hill Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 1943
    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) Virgil V. Laughlin, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Sicily, in August 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 27, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 621 (October 18, 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 Major Virgil Venable Laughlin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Sigolsheim, France, on 27 December 1944. Major Laughlin’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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.