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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    24th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 2, 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 43 (January 21, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Arthur S. Wright (ASN: RA-33736582), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During a battalion displacement near Haman, Korea, on 2 September 1950, Master Sergeant Wright volunteered to cover the action by setting up roadblocks. Although constantly exposed to intense fire from a numerically superior enemy, he moved among his men, encouraging them and directing their fire and movement. By his attention top every detail he assured an orderly and safe maneuver without loss of equipment. Master Sergeant Wright’s calm courageous leadership under most hazardous and adverse circumstances reflects great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Army.